Etymology

kairo cancer

Today it means: A cutaneous condition caused by hydrocarbon-fueled heat exposure from coal-fired clothing warmers. Full definition →

Japanese かいろ
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  1. Japanese · borrowed fromかいろ
  2. English todaykairo cancer

From Japanese かいろ.

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