ヒロポン
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Japanese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Philopon, a Japanese trademark for a methamphetamine formerly sold under that name, coined from Ancient Greek φιλόπονος (philóponos, “diligent, industrious”, literally “lover of work”).[1] It is now used more generally to refer to any methamphetamine or any illegal stimulant drug.
Noun[edit]
- methamphetamine
- a stimulant (type of psychoactive drug)
Descendants[edit]
- → Korean: 히로뽕 (hiroppong)