Wapanese guys know how to say "kawaii" but (somewhat ironically) they never know the equally important "kakkoii".
by Never-gets-owned May 9, 2006
Get the kakkoii mug.Kokkuri (狐狗狸) is a Japanese game popular during the Meiji period that is also a form of divination, based partially on Western table-turning. The name kokkuri is an onomatopoeia meaning "to nod up and down", and refers to the movement of the actual kokkuri mechanism. The kanji used to write the word is an ateji, although its characters reflect the popular belief that the movement of the mechanism is caused by supernatural agents (ko 狐, foxes; gu 狗, tengu; ri 狸, tanuki).
The word kokkuri refers to the game, the actual physical apparatus, and the spirit(s) believed to possess the apparatus in order to communicate with humans. The physical mechanism is composed of three bamboo rods arranged to make a tripod, upon which is placed a small pot, which is covered by a cloth. Three or more people will place their hands upon the kokkuri and ask the spirits a question, which that spirit will in theory answer by moving the pot or remaining still.
Japanese folklorist Inoue Enryō wrote about the kokkuri phenomenon, denouncing it as mere superstition, yet his efforts did not succeed in depopularizing the game. Some scientific figures of the age attempted to explain the phenomena with the more scientific sounding yet ultimately equally mysterious trope "human electricity".
The word kokkuri refers to the game, the actual physical apparatus, and the spirit(s) believed to possess the apparatus in order to communicate with humans. The physical mechanism is composed of three bamboo rods arranged to make a tripod, upon which is placed a small pot, which is covered by a cloth. Three or more people will place their hands upon the kokkuri and ask the spirits a question, which that spirit will in theory answer by moving the pot or remaining still.
Japanese folklorist Inoue Enryō wrote about the kokkuri phenomenon, denouncing it as mere superstition, yet his efforts did not succeed in depopularizing the game. Some scientific figures of the age attempted to explain the phenomena with the more scientific sounding yet ultimately equally mysterious trope "human electricity".
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A town known for the many Chrysler factories and the Hiphugger--a topless bar that allows the patrons to yank and grab the dancers. The only thing keeping the people in this town from being true rednecks is the fact that they wear shoes and are damn proud of it.
by MsValkyrie August 17, 2008
Get the Kokomo, IN mug.Scary man like creature that lives in the negative space/shadows. He peers out and causes havoc and terror for children.
At night: "The Kokoman is rattling my door mom."
During the day peering out of abdarkebed water main shutoff off box: "The Kokoman is looking up through the hole with his eye at me."
"The Kokoman is under the house." Referring to the crawl space.
During the day peering out of abdarkebed water main shutoff off box: "The Kokoman is looking up through the hole with his eye at me."
"The Kokoman is under the house." Referring to the crawl space.
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She is best person ever. She has many friends and is very outgoing when you get to know her. You definitely want to have her as your best friend. She is loved by all and is very loyal and confident, but can be very sarcastic sometimes.
by Jill and jack May 31, 2021
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“hey, you know Kokomi?”
“the healer from genshin impact?”
“yeah!! i’d sacrifice my life for her.”
“same.”
“the healer from genshin impact?”
“yeah!! i’d sacrifice my life for her.”
“same.”
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