チャリ

Japanese

Etymology

Short for チャリンコ (charinko).

Occasionally explained as a shortening of チャリオット (chariotto) from English chariot, from the sense of two-wheeled vehicle. However, this appears to be a folk etymology.

Ultimate derivation unknown. See チャリンコ for details.

Pronunciation
    • (Tokyo) チャ​リ [cháꜜrì] (Atamadaka – [1])
    • IPA(key): [t͡ɕa̠ɾʲi]

    Noun

    チャリ • (chari) 

    1. (slang) a bicycle

    Usage notes

    May have childish overtones. Not used in formal contexts.

    Synonyms

    Derived terms
    Derived terms
    • チャリ通(つう) (charitsū): commuting by bicycle
    • ママチャリ (mamachari): a “mama bike”, with baskets in front and back, or possibly a child seat in back
    • ババチャリ (babachari): (pejorative) an “old-lady bike”, a bicycle ridden by an elderly woman
    • カマチャリ (kamachari): a “praying mantis bike”, a bicycle with the handlebars turned upwards to resemble the front legs of a praying mantis
    • 原(げん)チャリ (genchari): a moped, a scooter
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