verb
Kondo
Kondo (verb) means to declutter and organise one's belongings, keeping only items that bring joy, following the method popularised by Marie Kondo. Example: “She spent the weekend kondo-ing her wardrobe, keeping only what she truly loved.”
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To declutter and organise one's belongings, keeping only items that bring joy, following the method popularised by Marie Kondo.
"She spent the weekend kondo-ing her wardrobe, keeping only what she truly loved."
"He kondoed his whole apartment before the move."
How to use Kondo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo tidy up by getting rid of everything that doesn't spark joy, in the style made famous by Marie Kondo.
When to use it
Informal, popularised by her books and TV show.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Kondos
- Third person singular
- Kondos
- Past tense
- Kondoed, Kondo'd, Kondo-ed
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Etymology
From the surname of Marie Kondo, the Japanese organising consultant whose method popularised the term.
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What does “Kondo” mean?
The word “Kondo” means to declutter and organise one's belongings, keeping only items that bring joy, following the method popularised by Marie Kondo. In plain terms, to tidy up by getting rid of everything that doesn't spark joy, in the style made famous by Marie Kondo.
How do you use “Kondo” in a sentence?
Here is “Kondo” used in a sentence: “She spent the weekend kondo-ing her wardrobe, keeping only what she truly loved.”
What part of speech is “Kondo”?
“Kondo” is a verb.
Where does the word “Kondo” come from?
The word “Kondo” comes from Japanese. From the surname of Marie Kondo, the Japanese organising consultant whose method popularised the term.
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