茶ちゃにする

expression, suru verb (irregular)

make fun of; look down on; make light of

Used when treating someone or something as trivial or not worth serious consideration. Often implies a dismissive or mocking attitude.

• 彼かれは私わたしの意い見けんを茶ちゃにした。

  He made light of my opinion.

• そんな大だい事じなことを茶ちゃにしてはいけない。

  You shouldn't make fun of such an important matter.

expression, suru verb (irregular)

take a tea break; rest

Literally 'make into tea', used for taking a break, often with tea. Less common than the dismissive sense.

• ちょっと茶ちゃにしよう。

  Let's take a tea break.