しかと

Japanese

Etymology 1

From 鹿 (shika, deer) +‎ (to, 10), derived from hanafuda terms. “10” refers either to October or the 10 points the card is worth.

Noun

しかと or シカト • (shikato

  1. (slang) ignoring, neglect
Synonyms

Verb

しかとする or シカトする • (shikato surusuru (stem しかと (shikato shi), past しかとした (shikato shita))

  1. ignore, neglect
Conjugation

Etymology 2

Alternative spellings
確と
聢と

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “probably related to しっかり”)

Adverb

しかと • (shikato

  1. clearly; certainly
  2. sufficiently; completely
  3. firmly; securely; tightly
Derived terms
  • しっかと (shikkato)

Etymology 3

Proper noun

しかと • (Shikato

  1. 聖人: a male given name