Word details

ちび

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ちび.

Dictionary

Entry

ちびチビ禿びUsually kanaFreq #9778
1

Sensitive; Common noun

small child; pipsqueak; small fry; small, cute versions of manga, anime, etc. characters, typically with oversized heads

2

Sensitive; Common noun

short person; midget; dwarf

Examples
ぼくにチビと言われてあいつはすごくあたまにきた。
He got mad at me for calling him Shorty.
3

Common noun

small animal; runt

4

Prefix

worn down (pencil, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

禿

become bald, bare, wear out, waste away, little girl employed at a brothel

7 strokes

On

トク

Kun

ちび.るかむろは.げるはげ

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