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why consider the mochi as derogatory.
by Kyun Ki Bahu Bhi Kabhi Sans Banegi on Dec 01, 2007 05:52 PM

i do not think the term Mochi itself is derogatory.

it means someone making shoes, or chappals and there is nothing derogatory about the word.

i would take that just like a darji, or a lohar, or a suthar..
a person in a particular trade, just an identification..

but, using that to denote that it is a lower caste could be insulting, so should be avoided.


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