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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
Noun
チャリ • (chari)
- (slang) a bicycle
Usage notes
May have childish overtones. Not used in formal contexts.
Synonyms
Derived terms
Derived terms
- チャリ通 (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
- 原チャリ (genchari): a moped, a scooter