Translation and Meaning of: 括弧 - kako

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 括弧 (kako) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kako

Kana: かっこ

Type: noun

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括弧

Translation / Meaning: parentheses; square brackets

Meaning in English: parenthesis;brackets

Definition: A curved object used to surround, enclose, or contain.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (括弧) kako

The Japanese word 括弧 (kakko) is made up of two Kanji: 括 (katsu) which means "shelter, include, contain" and 弧 (ko) which means "arc, curve". Together they form the term that means "parentheses." Parentheses are used in Japanese writing to separate words or phrases, indicate emphasis or to explain something. The word Kakko is derived from the Chinese Guāhào, which also means "parentheses."

How to Write in Japanese - (括弧) kako

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Synonyms and Similar - (括弧) kako

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

丸括弧; 角括弧; 中括弧

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Words containing: 括弧

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Words with the same pronunciation: かっこ kako

囲む

kakomu

to surround; to involve; surround; surround; circumvent.

火口

kakou

crater

下降

kakou

descent; fall; fall; fall; sinking

過去

kako

the past; past days; previous one

加工

kakou

manufacturing; processing; treatment

Example Sentences - (括弧) kako

Below are some example sentences:

括弧を使って文章を区切ってください。

Kakko wo tsukatte bunshou wo kugiratte kudasai

Please separate the text using parentheses.

Separate text using parentheses.

  • 括弧 - means "parentheses" in Japanese
  • を - object particle in Japanese
  • 使って - conjugated form of the verb "tsukatte", which means "to use"
  • 文章 - means "sentence" or "text" in Japanese
  • を - object particle in Japanese
  • 区切って - conjugated form of the verb "wakatte", which means "to divide" or "to separate"
  • ください - imperative form of the verb "kudasai", which means "please"

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Other words of the same type: noun

See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun

金槌

Kana: かなづち

Romaji: kanaduchi

Translation / Meaning:

1. hammer (iron); 2. Punishment

原文

Kana: げんぶん

Romaji: genbun

Translation / Meaning:

the text; original

道場

Kana: どうじょう

Romaji: doujyou

Translation / Meaning:

dojo; Hall used for martial arts training; mandala

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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