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東京特許許可局 (Tōkyō tokkyo kyokakyoku)

Meaning: A machine-gun of 'kyo' / 'kyoku' sounds.

Literally: Tokyo Patent Approval Bureau.

Origin: A staple of Japanese twister lists.

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