Japanese Word · Intermediate
クリぼっち
loneliness on Christmas Eve
Pronunciation: [kɯ̟ɾʲibo̞t̚t͡ɕi]
Meaning
loneliness on Christmas Eve
Example
2018年は 24日のイブまで三連休の会社員も多く、街中はクリスマス商戦で盛り上がる。ただ、最近はクリスマスをカップルや友人らと祝うのではなく、ひとりで過ごす「クリぼっち」を選ぶ人が目立つ。
In 2018, there are many office workers who have three holidays in a row until the 24th and cities liven up with a Christmas sales war. But recently people who choose not to
Practice tips
- Practice クリぼっち out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.