Ainu

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Updated June 2026

Definition

An indigenous people of Japan, originally from Hokkaido, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands.

“The Ainu have a rich tradition of oral storytelling.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ai·nu

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Three vowels — vowel-heavy.

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Scrabble

Worth 4 points. U tile is tricky.

Words Related to Ainu

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “ainu” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

aine ains aint

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “ainu”.

ainus aubin aurin auxin hinau ianus inula kunai luian maniu munia nigua nikau niuan nubia quina suina uinal uinta unais unami uncia uniat urian

Longer words starting with Ainu

Words that begin with “ainu”.

ainus

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