ぼこ

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See also: ほこ, ほご, ぼご, and ぽこ

Japanese

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Etymology 1

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Of uncertain derivation. May be from (, dear, beloved, particularly as in 赤ん坊 akanbō, “baby”) +‎ (ko, child). See also おぼこ (oboko).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ぼこ (boko

  1. baby, newborn, infant
  2. young child
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Etymology 2

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Noun

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ぼこ (boko

  1. : an indentation, a dip or divot, a hollow