Also Known As:
Aynu, Aini, Abdal, Eynu, Äynu, 艾努語
Dialects & Varieties
Recent Resources
This book introduces the culture, life of Ainu peoplein Xinjiang Province, China and the lexicon, sy
Threatened
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
< 12,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 2
A majority of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are gradually decreasing.
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Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 3
Used mainly in the home and/or with family, but remains the primary language of these domains for many community members.
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Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Zhao Xiangru (趙相如) and Aximu (阿西木). 2011. "The Study of Ainu (艾努語研究)." Beijing: Minzu Publisher (民族出版社).
Bibliography of Locations:
Zhao Xiangru (趙相如) and Aximu (阿西木). 2011. "The Study of Ainu (艾努語研究)." Beijing: Minzu Publisher (民族出版社).
Bibliography of Context:
Zhao Xiangru (趙相如) and Aximu (阿西木). 2011. "The Study of Ainu (艾努語研究)." Beijing: Minzu Publisher (民族出版社).