noun
Ainu term for a god or divine spirit, often used in contexts related to Ainu culture and mythology. Comparable to Japanese 神 (kami), but specifically refers to Ainu spiritual beings.
from Ainu kamuy
See also: 神 (かみ)
アイヌの信仰では、カムイは自然界のあらゆるものに宿るとされる。
In Ainu belief, kamuy are said to dwell in all things in nature.
The bear is one of the important kamuy for the Ainu.