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Chakkari

[Giongo Gitaigo by Flashcards]

ちゃっかり

(副詞、~する)

Quickly realizing a profitable opportunity and taking advantage of it. Often used to describe being flabbergasted by someone.

Sample text:

  • 清水しみずさんは、ちゃっかりぼくのせきにすわってしまった。
    Mr. Shimizu had shrewdly sitting in my seat.
  • 「あいつはなんでもおかねをとる。ちゃっかりしてるよ」
    “He takes money for everything. He’s calculating.

(Source: E de wakaru Giongo Gitaigo)

Japanese Giongo Gitaigo


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