チャリ

Japanese

Alternative spelling
ちゃり

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

  • 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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