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chained_bear commented on the word hokkaidoken
Japanese for "okey-dokey." No, not really. It's a dog breed (surprise!): "The ancient Ainus (watch your mouth!) who settled in Japan ten centuries before Christ (I didn't know he lived in Japan!) brought with them a robust dog for pulling sleds. The hokkaidoken of today is descended from these dogs and is the most important breed in Japan... the hokkaidoken has always distinguished itself in big-game hunting (especially bears), in guarding property, and as a draft animal (is this an animal that drinks beer on draft?). It has an innate sense of direction and can, therefore, return to its master no matter how great the distance." (Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs, 1980; sarcastic comments, Chained_Bear, 2007)
February 21, 2007
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word hokkaidoken
Oh man. My cursor was on the "add" button :(
February 21, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word hokkaidoken
Well, go ahead and add it. Lots of words have more than one meaning. It certainly *sounds* like the Japanese word for "okey-dokey," don't you think?
February 21, 2007
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word hokkaidoken
it coitenly does
February 21, 2007
uselessness commented on the word hokkaidoken
Chained_bear, your definition is the best comment I've yet seen on Wordie. I should give you a medal.
February 21, 2007
reesetee commented on the word hokkaidoken
Hilarious!
February 21, 2007
seanahan commented on the word hokkaidoken
I thought this was what Ryu said when shooting a fireball.
February 22, 2007