Japanese Word · Intermediate
ぺちゃんこ
something flat, something that has been flattened
Pronunciation: [pe̞t͡ɕã̠ŋko̞]
Meaning
something flat, something that has been flattened
Example
それは髪の生え方や寝癖よるものであれば、スタイリングで補正できるのですがそれができないくらい「ぺちゃんこ」の状態なら注意が必要かもしれません。
If it is due to the way the hair grows or simply bed head, it can be corrected with styling, but you must take care not to get to a nearly unsalvageable “pechanko” condition.
Practice tips
- Practice ぺちゃんこ 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.