word
Japanese
kakemono
kah-keh-MOH-noh
kɑːkɛˈmoʊnoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
kakemono
Dictionary meaning
A Japanese hanging scroll painting or calligraphic work displayed in a tokonoma alcove.
History and origin
Japanese — 'kakeru' (to hang) + 'mono' (thing).
Common mispronunciations
KAK-eh-moh-nohkah-keh-moh-NOH
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