gachapon
gachapon noun: synonym of gacha (“a small toy sold in a plastic capsule; a vending machine selling such toys”).
Noun
gachapon (plural gachapon or gachapons)
- Synonym of gacha (“a small toy sold in a plastic capsule; a vending machine selling such toys”).
- “Gachapon” refers both to vending machines and the capsule toys they spit out. When you crack open one of these plastic eggs, you’ll never know what you’ll get even though it’s part of a defined set of toys.2017 August 19, Tim Hornyak, “Gachapon: Tracing the evolution of Japan's colorful toy capsules”, in Japan Times
- “Gashapon” or “gachapon” are stacked on top of each other from Gacha x2. The name “gachapon” derived from the sound of the wheel turning (“gacha”) and when the toy capsule lands in the collection tray (“pon”). It is very similar to America’s toy-vending machines, except these are known for their...2019 September 17, Delaney Tran, “Tasting Japan in Long Beach”, in DIG Mag, archived from the original on 14 Oct 2019
- Synonyms:
- gacha
Synonyms of gachapon
Forms of gachapon
| plural | gachapon |
|---|---|
| plural | gachapons |
| alternative form | gashapon |
Origin of gachapon
From Japanese ガチャポン (gachapon).
Questions about gachapon
- What does gachapon mean?
- Gachapon means synonym of gacha (“a small toy sold in a plastic capsule; a vending machine selling such toys”).
- What part of speech is gachapon?
- Gachapon is a noun.
- What is the plural of gachapon?
- The plural of gachapon is gachapon.
Words near gachapon in the dictionary
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