チャック
Meanings
1
Common everyday word for a zipper, used for clothing, bags, etc. Possibly derived from 巾着 (きんちゃく), a drawstring pouch.
See also: ファスナー
The zipper on this jacket is broken.
Please close the zipper on the bag.
Usage patterns
- チャックを開けるto open a zipper
I opened the backpack's zipper and took out my textbook.
- チャックを閉めるto close/zip up a zipper
It was cold, so I zipped my coat up all the way.
- チャックが引っかかるfor a zipper to get stuck/caught
The bag's zipper got stuck and won't move.
Expressions
- 口にチャックzip it!; shut it!; be quiet! · I'll shut up; I'll keep quiet