English
inrō
Inrō comes from Japanese 印籠 ‘a seal case, usually lacquered’.
- Japanesemodern印籠inrō‘a seal case, usually lacquered’
- Englishtodayinrō
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
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- Japanesemodern印籠inrō‘a seal case, usually lacquered’
- Englishtodayinrō
Every English word from Japanese 印籠
Today it means
noun A small decorative box, hung from the sash of a kimono, for holding small objects.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Japanese 印籠 / inrō