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チャラつく Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-ku)
try to look cool ; act flashy ; show off
slang
Slang term for making an effort to appear stylish, cool, or attractive, often with a slightly negative or mocking tone. Implies trying too hard to impress.
チャラ つく だけ じゃ なく て 、 中なか 身み も 磨みが けよ 。
Don't just try to look flashy; work on your inner self too.
Kanji 付 adhere, attach, refer to Similar words チャラい An adjective meaning 'flashy' or 'showy' in a shallow way. チャラつく is the verb form describing the action of trying to look cool.
格かっ 好こう つける A more general verb for 'trying to look good' or 'showing off'. チャラつく is more specific to a flashy, trendy, or shallow style.
Etymology Derived from the slang adjective チャラい (flashy, shallow) combined with the verb suffix つく (to become, to act like). The exact origin of チャラ is uncertain, but it may be related to onomatopoeic or mimetic words suggesting lightness or superficiality.
