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けちょんけちょん Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective
thoroughly ; utterly ; severely
colloquial onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Colloquial mimetic word describing something done to an extreme or merciless degree, often with criticism, defeat, or scolding. Typically used adverbially as けちょんけちょんに.
Written forms けちょんけちょん Usage 33%
Kana-only mimetic word; no kanji spelling is used.
ケチョンケチョン Usage 67%
Similar words ぼろぼろ ぼろぼろ describes a tattered or crumbling state, often physical, while けちょんけちょん emphasizes the severity of an action or criticism.
こてんぱん こてんぱん is a similar colloquial mimetic word for a thorough beating or defeat, but けちょんけちょん can also apply to harsh verbal criticism.
We utterly crushed the opposing team in the match.
A colloquial mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it likely derives from sound symbolism suggesting a relentless or crushing action.
