English Explanatory Dictionary

Kango

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A jackhammer.
noun
  1. A Sino-Japanese word, a Japanese word of Chinese origin or a Japanese word coined along Chinese lines.
noun
  1. Alternative form of kago, a suspended Japanese sedan chair.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/

Word forms

Kango Kangos

Etymology

Originally a trademarked name, now sometimes used for any type of jackhammer regardless of manufacturer.

Related words

wasei kango Sino-Japanese
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