复数： Ainus

Little about the ainu are taught in japanese schools .

日本的学校里很少会学习关于阿伊努的知识。

But as some of these states expanded the ainu could not maintain their advantage .

但随着周边国家势力的扩张，阿伊努人无法长久保持既有的优势。

The population in hokkaido , japan 's northernmost settlement , known as the ainu .

这个族群在日本最北端的北海道定居，称为阿伊努人。

During their early history , the ainu mastered seafaring , both as hunters and traders .

在早期的历史里，阿伊努人同时作为渔业者和生意人，掌握着出色的航海技术。

The ainu of northern japan are a people whose culture , language and physical appearance set them apart from other asians .

日本北方的阿伊努原住民，他们的文化语言和外表，都与它地的亚洲人与众不同。