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kakemono

/kah-kuh-moh-noh; Japanese kah-ke-maw-naw/US // ˌkɑ kəˈmoʊ noʊ; Japanese ˈkɑ kɛˈmɔ nɔ //UK // (ˌkækɪˈməʊnəʊ) //

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ka·ke·mo·nos, ka·ke·mo·no.

    • : a vertical hanging scroll containing either text or a painting, intended to be viewed on a wall and rolled when not in use.

Examples

  • He had backed to the far side of the room and stood surveying the effect of the Kakemono with much satisfaction.

  • The Kakemono would be the chosen ones having some signification of felicity.

  • It is ridiculous that Tokijiro should come in search of the kakemono that was entrusted to me.

  • Some interpret the bird's note as meaning, "Has the kakemono been suspended?"

  • On the wall opposite the guest-room hung a kakemono or scroll-picture representing a river running quickly between rocks.