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dango

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A Japanese dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

In Japan, bid rigging for public works contracts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 団子 (dango).

Borrowed from Japanese 談合 (dangō).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Cherokee: ᏕᏂᎪ (denigo) — dumpling
  • Chinese Mandarin: 團子 /团子 (tuánzi) — dumpling
  • Japanese: 団子 (dango) — dumpling
  • Korean: 당고 (danggo) — dumpling