Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-roh]
- /ˈɪn roʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-roh]
- /ˈɪn roʊ/
Definitions of inro word
- noun plural inro a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume. 1
- noun inro An ornamental box with compartments for items such as seals and medicines, worn suspended from a waist sash as part of traditional Japanese dress. 1
- noun inro a small box for carrying objects such as seals and medicines, worn at the waist 0
- noun inro a small decorative box, hung from the sash of a kimono, for holding small objects. 0
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Origin of inro
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Japanese inrō < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese yìn signature seal, chop + lǒng round lidded container; the inro was originally used to carry one's chop
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Parts of speech for Inro
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inro popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inro usage trend in Literature
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