シャカシャカ

Alternative writings: しゃかしゃか
Frequency:
1

Colloquial term for a nylon tracksuit (the shiny nylon jacket-and-pants set often worn as streetwear).

NounSlang

Examples

彼はいつもシャカシャカばかり着ている。

He always wears nylon tracksuits.

シャカシャカの上下は最近のストリート系で人気だ。

Nylon tracksuits are popular in recent street-style fashion.

2

An onomatopoeic/mimetic word for a rustling, rattling, or whispering sound (shaka-shaka); also used to describe quick, light movements or doing something briskly (e.g., mixing, eating).

NounNoun or Verb Acting PrenominallyOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ビニール袋が風でシャカシャカ鳴っている。

The plastic bag is rustling in the wind.

彼女はコーヒーをシャカシャカとかき混ぜた。

She gave the coffee a quick, shaka-shaka stir.

朝は忙しくて、パンをしゃかしゃか食べて出かけた。

In the morning I was rushed, so I ate my bread quickly and left.