name
Japanese
Bunraku
BOON-rah-koo
ˌbʊnrɑːˈkuːListen
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Syllable breakdown
bunraku
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Japanese — named after puppet master Uemura Bunrakuken.
- Meaning
- Traditional Japanese puppet theatre, recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
Common mispronunciations
BUN-rack-ooBOON-ruh-koo
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