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Dango

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A Japanese dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour).

    "On a given day he went to the parental home of his bride to inquire after the health of the family, when they gave him some dango (dumplings) to eat."

  2. 2
    In Japan, bid rigging for public works contracts. uncountable

    "However the manner in which dango, bribery, and collusive activity was dealt with in Japan took a dramatic turn in 1993, beginning with the corruption scandal, which culminated in the arrest of Mr. Shini Kanemaru […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Japanese 団子 (dango).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese 談合 (dangō).

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