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[ぶた(豚)·ばこ(箱)]
butabako
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ブタばこ(箱)]
butabako
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Root Words:

[ぶた(豚) + はこ(箱)]
buta + hako

English Meaning(s) for 豚箱

noun
  1. police cell; lockup
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Definition and Synonyms for 豚箱

Jailhouse a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Synonyms: 刑務所, 拘置所, 牢, 牢屋, 牢獄, 獄, 獄所, 獄舎, 監獄, ブタ箱, 鉄格子, 鉄窓

Meanings for each kanji in 豚箱

» pork; pig
» box; chest; case; bin; railway car

Categories 豚箱 is a member of

Correctional Institution a penal institution maintained by the government
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