kakemono

[ kah-kuh-moh-noh; Japanese kah-ke-maw-naw ]

noun

, plural ka·ke·mo·nos, ka·ke·mo·no.

1. a vertical hanging scroll containing either text or a painting, intended to be viewed on a wall and rolled when not in use.

kakemono

/ ˌkækɪˈməʊnəʊ /

noun

1. a Japanese paper or silk wall hanging, usually long and narrow, with a picture or inscription on it and a roller at the bottom

Word History and Origins

Origin of kakemono¹

1885–90; < Japanese, equivalent to kake ( y ) to hang ( kakebuton ) + mono thing

Word History and Origins

Origin of kakemono¹

C19: from Japanese, from kake hanging + mono thing

Example Sentences

He had backed to the far side of the room and stood surveying the effect of the Kakemono with much satisfaction.

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The Kakemono would be the chosen ones having some signification of felicity.

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It is ridiculous that Tokijiro should come in search of the kakemono that was entrusted to me.

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Some interpret the bird's note as meaning, "Has the kakemono been suspended?"

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On the wall opposite the guest-room hung a kakemono or scroll-picture representing a river running quickly between rocks.

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