Dango
noun
noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 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 […]"
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Japanese 団子 (dango).
Etymology 2
Borrowed from Japanese 談合 (dangō).
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