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VocabJLPT N1

dango

Noun

Definitions

1. dango
2. dumpling (usu. sweet)
3. ball-shaped object
4. lump

This noun refers to a traditional Japanese sweet made from rice flour, shaped into small round balls and typically skewered on a stick. It is a popular treat found at festivals, street stalls, and traditional sweets shops, and comes in many varieties with different toppings and flavors.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My cat comes running the second she smells dango.

Sentence 2

"Can I reheat the dango?" I said, eyeing the microwave.

Sentence 3

We're considering handing out dango samples at the next trade show.

Sentence 4

I bought dango at the neighborhood festival and the skewer snapped.

Sentence 5

"Think you can do another skewer of dango?" my little brother asked.