チマ

See also: ちま

Japanese

Etymology

Metathesized from マッチ (matchi).[1]

Noun

チマ • (chima) 

  1. [from 1915] (thief cant) a match (to light fire)
    Synonym: マッチ (matchi, standard)

References

  1. ^ Nihon Kokugo Daijiten Dai-ni-han Henshū I'inkai (日本国語大辞典第二版編集委員会) (2001-2002) 日本国語大辞典　第二版 [Unabridged Japanese Dictionary: Second Edition], Tokyo (東京都): Shōgakukan (小学館), →ISBN
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