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ちょんげ【手拭・手んげ】 : chonge | define meaning
chonge
Pronunciation: /tjoNɡe/ [t͡ɕoŋ̍ɡe]
Definition
Noun
- A thin, rectangular hand towel typically made of cotton that may be used as a headband, a washcloth, a dishcloth or even a decoration.
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese てぬぐい【手拭い】 tenugui (ibid.).
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 手拭 手んげ |
| Kana | ちょんげ |
| Romanization | chonge |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | /tjoNɡe/ [t͡ɕoŋ̍ɡe] |
意味：てぬぐい【手拭い・手ぬぐい】
Categories:
手拭
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2024, November 13). ちょんげ【手拭・手んげ】 : chonge | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/6694/chonge/.