English–Japanese

“become curly” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichijireru

Example

雨の日は髪が縮れます。ame no hi wa kami ga chiji re ma su

My hair becomes curly on rainy days.

Illustration for 縮れる (become curly)

How to say “become curly” in Japanese

“Become curly” in Japanese is 縮れる (chijireru).

Describes hair, fibers, or other flexible material changing from a smooth or straight form into a curled shape.

Full entry for 縮れる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 縮れる

羊毛は熱湯に入れると縮れます。yō mō wa net tō ni i re ru to chiji re ma su

Wool becomes curly when it is put in boiling water.

Tips for using 縮れる

  • English distinguishes curly hair with formed curls from frizzy hair with many small, irregular curls, while Japanese uses this verb for hair becoming either kind of curled.

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