ポチャッコ
pochakko
ポチャッコ (pochakko) is the Japanese name for Pochacco, a dog character created by Sanrio.
How do you pronounce it?
pochakko
Did you know?
- The name 'Pochacco' carries a dual onomatopoeic meaning, simultaneously evoking the image of something 'chubby' and the sound of a small 'splash' in water.
- Despite his popularity, ポチャッコ was once ranked as the most popular Sanrio character in Japan, even beating Hello Kitty in certain polls.
- In Japan, ポチャッコ is not just a character but is officially designated as a 'dog who loves banana ice cream'.
Examples in context
- ポチャッコが好きです。Pochakko ga suki desu.I like Pochacco.
- これはポチャッコのシールです。Kore wa Pochakko no shīru desu.This is a Pochacco sticker.
- ポチャッコのぬいぐるみを買いました。Pochakko no nuigurumi o kaimashita.I bought a Pochacco plushie.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are looking at character goods in a store.
- 結衣 Yui見て、ポチャッコのポーチがあるよ！Mite, Pochacco no pōchi ga aru yo!Look, there is a Pochacco pouch!
- 陽太 Yota本当だ。すごくかわいいね。Hontō da. Sugoku kawaii ne.You're right. It's really cute.
- 結衣 Yui陽太くんもポチャッコが好き？Yōta-kun mo Pochacco ga suki?Do you like Pochacco too, Yota?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、実は大好きだよ。Un, jitsu wa daisuki da yo.Yeah, actually, I love him.
