daruma

da·ru·ma

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duh-roo-muh; Japanese dah-roo-mah]
- /dəˈru mə; Japanese dɑˈru mɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duh-roo-muh; Japanese dah-roo-mah]
- /dəˈru mə; Japanese dɑˈru mɑ/

Definitions of daruma word

noun daruma a large red papier-mâché Japanese doll in the form of a seated potbellied Buddhist monk: considered a bringer of luck and prosperity. 1
noun daruma A spherical Japanese doll. 0

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Origin of daruma

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; < Japanese < Chinese, transliteration of Sanskrit dharma dharma

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daruma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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