パチンコ
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Base noun form. Refers to a mechanical game similar to pinball, commonly played in Japan for entertainment and potential rewards.
Theme
User and Taro, a coworker, are on a lunch break talking about weekend plans, and Taro mentions his hobby.
パチンコ
パチンコ
pachinko (Japanese pinball)
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'patch' of colorful lights and noise in a Japanese arcade — that's pachinko! 'Patch' sounds like パチンコ (pachinko, 'pachinko').
Cultural Note
『パチンコ』 (pachinko) is a popular form of gambling-like entertainment in Japan, often found in dedicated parlors. Players shoot small steel balls into a vertical machine to win more balls, which can be exchanged for prizes or tokens.
Forms
Base: パチンコBase noun form. Refers to a mechanical game similar to pinball, commonly played in Japan for entertainment and potential rewards.