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makiri

/məˈkɪri/ /mæˈkiəri/
noun
  1. 1 makiri (Ainu bıçağı) countable

Definition (English)

A small Ainu knife with a carved wooden sheath, used for both daily craft and ritual, especially in the making of inau.

Example Sentences

  1. A makiri hung at his belt for every walk in the forest.
    Ormandaki her yürüyüş için kemerinde bir makiri asılıydı.
  2. A makiri is decorated with the same protective patterns as Ainu clothing.
    Bir makiri, Ainu giysileriyle aynı koruyucu desenlerle süslenir.

Related Words

ainucraftritualinauwoodcarving