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chawan

Meaning: rice bowl

🗣️ Pronunciation: CHAH-wahn
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📖 Meaning

rice bowl
bowl

Usage: Rice bowl, also used in 'chawan cut' for bowl haircut

💬 Examples

"Pass da chawan"

"He get one chawan cut"

🌺 Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Japanese

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does "chawan" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"chawan" means "rice bowl" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Rice bowl, also used in 'chawan cut' for bowl haircut.

How do you pronounce "chawan"?

"chawan" is pronounced "CHAH-wahn". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "chawan" in a sentence?

Example: "Pass da chawan"

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