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88 , “a Japanese child.” , “a colt.” , “a calf.” , “a little bird.”

The Ainu have, as one would naturally expect, adopted a number of Japanese words, most of which are affected by the peculiarities of pronunciation which distinguish the northern dialects of Japanese. Especially to be noted is the tendency to nasalization; e.g.

The following are a few samples of Hybrid Compounds. The words which are italicised are Japanese:—

, “a wooden idol.” , “a step-child.” , domestic fowls.” , “colt.” , “a mother-in-law.” , “a father-in-law.” , “a stone idol.” , “a priest.” , “a government official.” and, “a government road.” , “to collect taxes.” , “to have an engagement, to have business.”

PROPER NOUNS.

The following are a few examples of the way in which proper nonnsnouns [sic] are formed:—

(a) Names of the Gods.

(These are given according to the order of dignity and importance).