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Ainu
Etymology
From ney (“that”) + an (“is”), literally “that being”.
Pronunciation
Adjective
neyan (Kana spelling ネヤン, plural neyokay)
- (demonstrative) that (close to the speaker and listener)
Synonyms
See also
Ainu demonstrative adjectives
- Notes
- ^ The noun form is formed by adding pe, for objects (ex.: tanpe, "this thing"), or kur, for persons (ex.: tan kur, "this person").