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17 English Words that Come From Japanese
17 English Words that Come From Japanese
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“Ukiyo-e.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ukiyo-e. Accessed 25 May. 2022.
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The first known use of ukiyo-e was in 1879
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