Hako

/ˈhɑːkoʊ/ noun

Definition

A Japanese word for a box or container, often used in specific cultural or commercial contexts.

Etymology

From Japanese 箱 (hako), a common everyday word for a box. The term has ancient roots in Japanese and appears in various compound words and cultural references.

Kelly Says

Japanese wooden boxes (hako) became so refined as an art form that they're now collected worldwide—the simplicity of the word belies an incredibly sophisticated tradition of craftsmanship.

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