Etymology

kango

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Today it means: A jackhammer. Full definition →

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kango · noun1

From Japanese 漢(かん)語(ご) (kango), from Middle Chinese 漢語 (MC xanH ngjoX, “Han, Chinese + speech, language”), compare modern Mandarin 漢語/汉语 (Hànyǔ, “Chinese language”).

Kango · noun2

Originally a trademarked name, now sometimes used for any type of jackhammer regardless of manufacturer.

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