koku

[ koh-koo; Japanese kaw-koo ]

noun

, plural ko·ku.

1. a Japanese unit of dry measure equivalent to 5.12 bushels (1.8 hectoliters).

Word History and Origins

Origin of koku¹

< Japanese < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese hú measure

Example Sentences

Koku Café + Market on Upper Queen Anne: One of the best rice bowls in the city sits along this hidden stretch in Upper Queen Anne, a tangy, sweet umami bomb.

From Seattle Times

Located in a former coffeehouse, Koku has altered little of the interior to alert any passer-by that much has changed.

From Seattle Times

Koku also doubles as a retail shop, with double-brew soy sauce and other gourmet and rare Asian condiments on the shelves.

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In a city littered with rice bowls, Koku’s stands out, may be the best rice bowl you can get in Seattle for $10.

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Silver lining: Eater Seattle reports that a Japanese cafe and market called Koku has replaced it, and they’re still serving Cederberg’s rooibos lattes and red espresso drinks.

From Seattle Times