ちゅるちゅる

Alternative writings: チュルチュル
Frequency:
1

Onomatopoeia for slurping: the 'churu-churu' sound or action of slurping (often used for noodles).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbIntransitive VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼はラーメンをちゅるちゅると音を立てて食べた。

He slurped his ramen with a 'churu-churu' sound.

寒い日には熱いうどんをちゅるちゅるとすするのが嬉しい。

On cold days, it's nice to slurp hot udon (churu-churu).

2

Mimetic for smooth, glossy, or slick texture/appearance—used for hair, surfaces, or textures (casual/childlike usage).

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'Noun or Verb Acting PrenominallyAdverbIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

トリートメントをして髪がちゅるちゅるになった。

After the treatment, my hair became smooth and glossy (churu-churu).

新しいテーブルは表面がちゅるちゅるして手触りがいい。

The new table has a smooth, glossy surface that feels nice.

3

Childish term for noodles (udon, ramen, etc.), used affectionately to refer to them.

NounFood, CookingChildren's Language

Examples

小さい子が『ちゅるちゅる食べたい』と言ってうどんをねだった。

The little kid said 'I want churu-churu' and begged for udon.

お母さんは子ども用に小さく切ったちゅるちゅるを用意した。

The mother prepared small-cut noodles (churu-churu) for the child.

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