スクウィッシュマロ
sukuwisshumaro
The English phrase "squishmallow" is translated into Japanese as スクウィッシュマロ (sukuwisshumaro).
スクウィッシュマロ refers to the brand of soft, plush toys designed for hugging.
How do you pronounce it?
sukuwisshumaro
Did you know?
- Japanese collectors often refer to their collection of スクウィッシュマロ as ぬい活 (nuikatsu), a term meaning 'plushie activities' which includes taking toys on trips for photos.
- The term マロ (maro) in スクウィッシュマロ sounds similar to an archaic Japanese way of referring to oneself used by court nobles in the Heian period.
- The word スクウィッシュ (squish) is not a common Japanese word, but the concept of 'squishiness' is captured by the native word もちもち (mochi-mochi), referring to the texture of rice cakes.
Examples in context
- 新しいスクウィッシュマロを買いました。atarashii sukuiisshumaro o kaimashita.I bought a new Squishmallow.
- このスクウィッシュマロはとても柔らかいです。kono sukuiisshumaro wa totemo yawarakai desu.This Squishmallow is very soft.
- スクウィッシュマロのぬいぐるみは人気があります。sukuiisshumaro no nuigurumi wa ninki ga arimasu.Squishmallow plushies are popular.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are looking at toys in a store.
- 美咲 Misaki見て！かわいいスクウィッシュマロがあるよ。Mite! Kawaii sukuwishimaro ga aru yo.Look! There is a cute Squishmallow.
- 健太 Kenta本当だ。触ってもいいかな？Hontō da. Sawatte mo ii kana?You're right. I wonder if I can touch it?
- 美咲 Misakiいいよ。すごく気持ちいいよ。Ii yo. Sugoku kimochi ii yo.Sure. It feels really great.
- 健太 Kenta最高だね。僕も一つ買おうかな。Saikō da ne. Boku mo hitotsu kaō kana.It's the best. Maybe I'll buy one too.
