セリカ
Serika
セリカ (Serika) is the Japanese word for the Toyota Celica car model.
The term refers specifically to the model of car manufactured by Toyota.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Serika.
Did you know?
- While セリカ is written in katakana, it is occasionally used as a female given name in Japan, though it is rare today.
- While セリカ is a brand name, the word セリ (seri) refers to a traditional Japanese wild parsley or mustard green.
- In Japan, the セリカ is often associated with the 'young couple's car' image of the 1970s, marking a cultural shift toward personal luxury over family utility.
Examples in context
- 私はトヨタのセリカが大好きです。I love the Toyota Celica.
- 最近、セリカを購入しました。I recently bought a Celica.
- 友人のセリカは速くてスタイリッシュです。My friend's Celica is fast and stylish.
- セリカはとてもかっこいい車です。Serika wa totemo kakkoii kuruma desu.The Celica is a very cool car.
- 古いセリカを修理したいです。Furui Serika o shuri shitai desu.I want to repair an old Celica.
- あのセリカはトヨタの車です。Ano Serika wa Toyota no kuruma desu.That Celica is a Toyota car.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about cars in a parking lot.
- 健太 Kentaあのセリカ、すごく綺麗ですね。Ano Serika, sugoku kirei desu ne.That Celica is really beautiful, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、セリカは本当に素敵です。Hai, Serika wa hontō ni suteki desu.Yes, the Celica is truly wonderful.
- 健太 Kenta美咲さんはセリカが好きですか？Misaki-san wa Serika ga suki desu ka?Misaki, do you like the Celica?
- 美咲 Misakiええ、大好きです！Ee, daisuki desu!Yes, I love it!
