著者

村崎 恭子

出版者

北海道大学大学院文学研究科

雑誌

サハリンの言語世界 : 北大文学研究科公開シンポジウム報告書

巻号頁・発行日

pp.71-84, 2009-03-08

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The Ainu language can be divided into three main dialect groups: Hokkaido Ainu (HA), Sakhalin Ainu (SA), and Kuril Ainu (KA). It is generally considered that the Ainu number system is based on a vigesimal system. However, as far as modern SA is concerned, a decimal system is used. This paper gives actual examples from the available materials and compares them with KA and HA. I hope to consider the relevant linguistic changes and historical background with everyone here.