noun

  1. peoples formerly of northern Japan with distinct language and culture (i.e. the Ainu). Archaism.
  2. provincial (i.e. a person who lives far from the city).
  3. brutish, unsophisticated warrior (esp. used by Kyoto samurai to refer to samurai from eastern Japan).
  4. foreigner, barbarian. Derogatory.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
えびす
えびす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

barbarian, savage, Ainu
イ えびす えみし (Kentei Pre-1)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ キュウ こ (2nd, N1)