- box; case; chest; package; pack; crate
- car (of a train, etc.)
- shamisen case; shamisen
- public building; community buildingcolloquialismoften written as ハコsee also
- man who carries a geisha's shamisenarchaismsee also
- receptacle for human waste; feces (faeces)archaism
- counter for boxes (or boxed objects)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
suffix; counter
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- box; case; chest; package; pack; crate
- car (of a train, etc.)
- shamisen case; shamisen
- public building; community building
- man who carries a geisha's shamisen
- receptacle for human waste; feces (faeces)
- counter for boxes (or boxed objects)
This meaning refers to a general container or storage unit used for holding various items. It can also denote packages used for shipping or storing goods.
This usage pertains to the individual compartments or cars that make up a train, often referring to their specific functions or types.
This meaning refers to a protective case specifically designed for the shamisen, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument, as well as the instrument itself.
This refers to edifices designed for public use and community functions, such as government offices or cultural centers.
This term denotes the person responsible for transporting a geisha's shamisen, often associated with the traditional arts and performances.
In this context, it refers to a container used for the disposal of human waste, often in a historical or sanitary context.
This is a counting classifier used in Japanese to quantify items that are in boxes or packages.
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