しわくちゃ Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
crumpled; wrinkled; creased
usually written using kana alone
Describes something that has become full of wrinkles or creases, often in a messy or undesirable way. Commonly used for paper, clothes, or skin.
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I went out wearing a wrinkled shirt.
皺
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ateji (phonetic kanji usage)rarely-used kanji form
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
Kanji
皺wrinkles, creases, folds
Similar words
- しわ
しわ is a single wrinkle or crease, while しわくちゃ describes a state of being covered in many wrinkles.
- くしゃくしゃ
くしゃくしゃ is a mimetic word for something crumpled or messy, often used for hair or paper, and can also describe a crumpling sound or action.
Etymology
The word is likely a compound of しわ (wrinkle) and くちゃ, a mimetic element suggesting crumpled or messy state. The exact derivation is uncertain.
