チャンキー
chankī
The English word "chunky" can be translated into Japanese as チャンキー (chankī).
チャンキー is used as a euphemism for being fat. If you are instead looking for an informal way to describe something as being flabby or jiggly, you might use ブヨブヨした.
Meaning: euphemism for fat (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
chankī
Did you know?
- While チャンキー is used in urban settings, traditional Japanese descriptions of weight often reference 'fullness' ふくよか, which was historically a sign of wealth and health.
- In Japanese fashion magazines, チャンキー (chankī) is a popular label for thick-soled shoes or heavy knits. In this context, the word is treated as a stylistic trend rather than a comment on mass.
- In Japan, the Katakana version チャンキー is an outsider's loanword and is not a native Japanese word. Using it can actually sound more like you are speaking English than Japanese.
Examples in context
- 彼女の手首は太いですね。Her wrists are chunky, aren't they?
- このピクルスは粒々した食感があります。This pickle has a chunky texture.
- この道路はごつごつしたアスファルトでできています。This road is made of chunky asphalt.
- 彼の体はブヨブヨしている。His body is chunky/flabby.
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are looking at a photo of a baby.
- 美咲 Misaki見て、この赤ちゃんすごくチャンキーじゃない？Mite, kono akachan sugoku chankī janai?Look, isn't this baby really chunky?
- 蓮 Ren本当だ。ほっぺがぷくぷくだね。Hontō da. Hoppe ga pukupuku da ne.You're right. Those cheeks are so plump.
- 美咲 Misakiチャンキーな赤ちゃんは抱き心地が良さそう。Chankī na akachan wa dakigochi ga yokasō.Chunky babies look like they would be nice to hold.
- 蓮 Renそうだね。とても健康的でいいと思うよ。Sō da ne. Totemo kenkōteki de ii to omou yo.True. I think it's great that they look so healthy.
