クロンボ
also: くろんぼう
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Meanings
1
derogatoryusually written using kana alone
Highly offensive racial slur; equivalent to the n-word in English. Not used in polite or formal contexts.
He got angry when called a 'kuronbo'.
2
well-tanned person
usually written using kana alone
Can be used jokingly or affectionately among close friends, but may be considered insensitive. Not a standard term for a tan.
I went to the beach during summer vacation and got totally tanned.
3
wheat smut
usually written using kana alone
Agricultural term for a fungal disease that blackens wheat grains. Rare, technical use.
This wheat is affected by smut.
4
stagehand (kabuki); prompter (kabuki)
usually written using kana alonekabuki
Kabuki term for a stagehand dressed in black, traditionally considered invisible to the audience. Also refers to a prompter. See 黒衣 (くろご).
See also: 黒子 (くろご)
The stagehand moved the props on stage.