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ちょちん【提灯・提燈】 : chochin | define meaning
chochin
Pronunciation: /tjotiN/ [t͡ɕot͡ɕiŋ̍]
Definition
Noun
- Paper lantern
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese ちょうちん【提灯・提燈】 chouchin "paper lantern".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 提灯 提燈 |
| Kana | ちょちん |
| Romanization | chochin |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | /tjotiN/ [t͡ɕot͡ɕiŋ̍] |
意味：ちょうちん【提灯・提燈】
提灯
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2024, November 13). ちょちん【提灯・提燈】 : chochin | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/6689/chochin/.