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palanquin in Japanese

palanquin in Japanese is 輿, 駕籠 — palanquin means an enclosed litter, carried on poles by bearers, historically used to transport a passenger.

palanquin in Japanese

輿
noun
Pronounced: koshi
(loosely) Synonym of litter, any similar vehicle open or closed, human or animal-borne, particularly (historical) in colonial Asian contexts.
駕籠
noun
Pronounced: kago
(loosely) Synonym of litter, any similar vehicle open or closed, human or animal-borne, particularly (historical) in colonial Asian contexts.

What does "palanquin" mean?

  1. noun An enclosed litter, carried on poles by bearers, historically used to transport a passenger.
    "The bride was carried to the temple in a decorated palanquin."
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palanquin in a sentence

  • The bride was carried to the temple in a decorated palanquin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "palanquin" in Japanese?

"palanquin" in Japanese is 輿, 駕籠. palanquin means: An enclosed litter, carried on poles by bearers, historically used to transport a passenger.

How do you pronounce 輿?

"palanquin" in Japanese is 輿, pronounced "koshi".

How do you use "palanquin" in a sentence?

Example: "The bride was carried to the temple in a decorated palanquin." In Japanese, "palanquin" is 輿, 駕籠.

Are there other ways to say "palanquin" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "palanquin": 輿, 駕籠.

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