sangaku

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noun

A geometrical problem or theorem on a wooden tablet, placed as an offering at a Japanese shrine.

OriginJapanese 算額 →
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Meanings

sangaku1

nounsangaku (plural sangaku)
  1. A geometrical problem or theorem on a wooden tablet, placed as an offering at a Japanese shrine.

sangaku2

nounsangaku (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableAn old circus-like form of entertainment in Japan, a predecessor of sarugaku.

Origin

sangaku · noun

  1. Japanese算額
  2. Englishsangaku

From Japanese 算額 (sangaku, literally “calculation tablet”).

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sangaku · noun

  1. Japanese散楽
  2. Englishsangaku

From Japanese 散楽 (sangaku).

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Cite this entry
APA

sangaku. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sangaku

MLA

“sangaku.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sangaku. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sangaku,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sangaku.

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