Ainu grammar

Ainu grammar features a subject–object–verb word order, meaning the action generally comes last. It uses suffixes attached to words to indicate meaning, such as identifying the subject, object, and other grammatical roles. Ainu lacks extensive verb conjugation for tense or person but employs particles to express relationships and locations. Unlike many languages, it often omits subjects when understood from context. The language emphasizes clarity in connecting words through these suffixes and particles, creating a flexible yet structured way to convey who does what, where, and how.