noun

  1. Kantou-ben.warrior from the eastern parts of Japan. Derogatory, archaism.
  2. eastern barbarians, people east of China (from the perspective of China).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
東夷 あずまえびす
東夷 とうい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

east
トウ ひがし しの (2nd, N5)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
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)