also: まるメンコ
round menko card
A round variant of menko, a traditional Japanese card-flipping game. The term refers specifically to the round-shaped cards used in the game.
See also: メンコ (めんこ)
In the old days, children played by slamming round menko cards onto the ground.
Standard kanji spelling for round menko cards.
Kana-mixed spelling; common in casual writing.
Katakana-mixed spelling; used for emphasis or in informal contexts.
Compound of 丸 (まる, 'round') and 面子 (めんこ, 'menko card'). The exact origin of めんこ is uncertain, but it refers to a traditional Japanese card game.