kakemono

[ kah-kuh-moh-noh; Japanese kah-ke-maw-naw ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural ka·ke·mo·nos, ka·ke·mo·no.

a vertical hanging scroll containing either text or a painting, intended to be viewed on a wall and rolled when not in use.

kakemono

/ ˌkækɪˈməʊnəʊ /

a Japanese paper or silk wall hanging, usually long and narrow, with a picture or inscription on it and a roller at the bottom

1885–90; < Japanese, equivalent to kake ( y ) to hang ( kakebuton ) + mono thing

C19: from Japanese, from kake hanging + mono thing

He had backed to the far side of the room and stood surveying the effect of the Kakemono with much satisfaction.

The Kakemono would be the chosen ones having some signification of felicity.

It is ridiculous that Tokijiro should come in search of the kakemono that was entrusted to me.

Some interpret the bird's note as meaning, "Has the kakemono been suspended?"

On the wall opposite the guest-room hung a kakemono or scroll-picture representing a river running quickly between rocks.

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