Japanese symbol for “crumpled”
くしゃくしゃ
くしゃくしゃ
Romaji: kushakusha
crumpled; rumpled; wrinkled; creased
In Japanese, crumpled is くしゃくしゃ (kushakusha).
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Meanings
- adj-na, adj-no, adv crumpled; rumpled; wrinkled; creased; tousled; disheveled
- adv, vs to be annoyed; to be irritated; to be upset
- adv, adv-to noisily (chewing)
Written forms: —. Readings: くしゃくしゃ、クシャクシャ.
Other Japanese words for “crumpled”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 皺くちゃ | しわくちゃ shiwakucha | crumpled; wrinkled; crinkled |
| 皺皺 | しわしわ shiwashiwa | crumpled; wrinkled |
| くちゃくちゃ | くちゃくちゃ kuchakucha | crumpled; creased |
| ぐしゃぐしゃ | ぐしゃぐしゃ gushagusha | crushed (out of shape); crumpled |
See also: Chinese symbol for “crumpled”.
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