ア-

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Ainu

Etymology

From Classical Ainu アン-, of the same meaning.

Pronunciation

Prefix

ア- (a-)

  1. a passive prefix to verbs

Usage notes

  • The Sakhalin dialect of Ainu still uses the old form アン-.
  • This is not always prefixed to the verb it governs; other words may intervene between them.