JLPT N1

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パチンコ (Pachinko) is a Japanese noun meaning “pachinko, mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball, slingshot, catapult”.

Meanings

  1. nounpachinko; mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball
  2. nounslingshot; catapult
  3. nounpistol

Examples

  • He wouldn't be caught dead playing pachinko.

  • We passed the time playing pachinko.

  • Jiro was all smiles after he made a bundle at the pachinko parlor.

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