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Meanings
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Santa; Santa Claus
Common abbreviation of サンタクロース, used in everyday conversation and children's contexts.
The children are looking forward to Santa's arrival.
What did you ask Santa for?
Usage patterns
- サンタの格好をするto dress up as Santa
There was someone dressed as Santa at the party.
- サンタが来るfor Santa to come (bringing presents)
The children are looking forward to Santa coming tonight.
- サンタを待つto wait for Santa
The kids fell asleep while waiting for Santa.