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kago

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

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  • UK: /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An open and suspended Japanese style of sedan chair.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any Japanese litter, inclusive of norimonos and other styles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Qualifier: inexact

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Japanese 駕籠 (かご, kago).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 駕籠 — Translations
  • Japanese: 駕篭 — Translations