pachinko
Pachinko (noun) means a Japanese arcade game similar to pinball, where small balls fall through a field of pins. Example: “Pachinko parlours are a common sight in Japanese cities.”
How to use pachinko
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular Japanese arcade game where players drop small metal balls through a pin-filled machine, similar to pinball.
Word forms
pachinkoed past tense, pachinkos plural, pachinkos singular
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_____ parlours are a common sight in Japanese cities.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese, based on the onomatopoeic sound the machines make.
Frequently asked questions
What does “pachinko” mean?
The word “pachinko” means a Japanese arcade game similar to pinball, where small balls fall through a field of pins. In plain terms, a popular Japanese arcade game where players drop small metal balls through a pin-filled machine, similar to pinball.
How do you pronounce “pachinko”?
“Pachinko” is pronounced puh-CHIHNG-koh (/pəˈt͡ʃɪŋkəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pachinko” in a sentence?
Here is “pachinko” used in a sentence: “Pachinko parlours are a common sight in Japanese cities.”
What part of speech is “pachinko”?
“Pachinko” is a noun.
Where does the word “pachinko” come from?
The word “pachinko” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese, based on the onomatopoeic sound the machines make.
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