かご・籠・篭kago[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
籠籠 is the more common of the two kanji spellings and the recommended choice for beginners, although the word is usually written in kana alone.
篭篭 is a less common kanji variant of 籠; you may encounter it, but it is not the preferred choice for beginners.
Definitions
- nounbasket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
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