Ainu
A language isolate of the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido and historically Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Critically endangered with only a handful of native speakers; subject of an active revitalisation effort.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Ainu?
Ainu is a dialect of Ainu.
Which region is Ainu associated with?
Ainu is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Ainu endangered?
Ainu is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.