しゃっくり
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Noun meaning 'hiccough' or 'hiccup', written in katakana or hiragana. It describes the involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. Example: 『しゃっくりが出る』 (shakkuri ga deru, 'get hiccups').
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Mika are chatting over coffee when Mika starts hiccuping.
しゃっくり
しゃっくり
hiccough / hiccup
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of the sound 'shack' — when you get hiccups, it's like a little 'shack' in your throat! 'Shack' → しゃっくり (shakkuri, 'hiccough / Hiccup').
Cultural Note
In Japan, a common folk remedy for hiccups is to hold your breath or drink water upside down. People might say 『しゃっくりが止まらない』 (shakkuri ga tomaranai, 'hiccups won't stop') when annoyed by persistent hiccups.
Forms
Base: しゃっくりNoun meaning 'hiccough' or 'hiccup', written in katakana or hiragana. It describes the involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. Example: 『しゃっくりが出る』 (shakkuri ga deru, 'get hiccups').