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すわい : suwai | define meaning
suwai
Pronunciation: /suwai/ [s(u̥)wai]
Definition
Noun
- Ant, ants
Etymology
Historically recorded in Gonza's works (ca. early 18th century) under the spelling суаи (suai). Partly cognate to standard Japanese あり【蟻】 ari "ant". The prefix す su- may derive from す【砂】 su "sand".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | すわい |
| Romanization | suwai |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | /suwai/ [s(u̥)wai] |
意味：あり【蟻】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2024, July 14). すわい : suwai | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, May 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1845/suwai/.