Kancho

Kancho (カンチョー, kanchō)^[1] is a prank performed by clasping the hands together in the shape of an imaginary gun and attempting to insert the extended index fingers sharply into an unsuspecting victim's anus, often while exclaiming "Kan-CHO!".^[2][3]

Although similar to a wedgie or a "goosing" in some ways, Kancho involves much more direct and intimate physical contact.

Etymology

The word is a slang adoption of the Japanese word for enema (浣腸, kanchō).^[4] In accordance with widespread practice, the word is generally written in katakana when used in its slang sense, and in kanji when used of enemas in the medical sense.

In other countries

• In Taiwan, the practice is called "童子拜觀音" pinyin: Tóngzǐ bài guānyīn.^[5]
• In South Korea a similar prank is called "ttongchim" (Korean: 똥침).^[6]
• In New Zealand this is similar to a "Hopoate", named after John Hopoate.
• In Sweden it is referred to as "Dajma" or "Daima".
• In Israel a similar prank is called "doresh" (Hebrew: דורש‎) which translates to "demand" or "requires". The name refers to the supposed demand of the fingers by the victim's anus.
• In France similar pranks exist with a slightly different gesture. A "Shinobi" is performed with joining hands whereas an "Olive" is performed with a pointing index finger.

See also

• Boong-Ga Boong-Ga, a video game for the Korean and Japanese market that allows the player to engage in simulated Kanchoing.
• School prank

References

External links

• Kancho.jp - A site devoted to Kancho.
• Gaijin Chronicles - A series of editorials written by an American language teacher living in Kyoto, Japan, including many thwarted multiple-kancho attempts (formerly Outpostnine - I am a Japanese School Teacher)