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dango

/ˈdɑːŋɡoʊ/
dan · go

Plural:dango
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dango Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A Japanese sweet dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour), typically served three to five on a skewer and often covered with a sweet soy glaze, red bean paste, or kinako (roasted soybean flour).

Example

"During the cherry blossom viewing, the vendors sold colorful skewers of hanami dango to the gathering crowds."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Western contexts, 'dango' is often confused with 'mochi'; however, dango is specifically made from rice flour (mochiko) rather than glutinous rice pounded into a paste.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 団子 (dango), meaning 'dumpling' or 'round dough', ultimately derived from Middle Chinese.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dango. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dango
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