bochi
Meaning: Japanese cemetery
"Obon time, da whole family go clean da graves at da bochi."
Origin: Japanese bochi (cemetery)
What does "bochi" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"bochi" means "Japanese cemetery" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "bochi"?
"bochi" is pronounced "BOH-chee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "bochi" in a sentence?
Example: "Obon time, da whole family go clean da graves at da bochi."
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