English–Japanese

“make a mess” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichirakasu

Example

子どもが部屋を散らかします。ko do mo ga heya o chi ra ka shi ma su

The child makes a mess of the room.

Illustration for 散らかす (make a mess)

How to say “make a mess” in Japanese

“Make a mess” in Japanese is 散らかす (chirakasu).

It centers on causing things to lose their orderly arrangement, either by spreading them around or by leaving a place untidy.

Full entry for 散らかす: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 散らかす

部屋で遊んだ後は、おもちゃを散らかさないように片付けます。heya de aso n da ato wa o mo cha o chi ra ka sa na i yō ni kata zu ke ma su

After playing in the room, I put my toys away so I do not make a mess.

Tips for using 散らかす

  • In everyday use, the object of this verb can be a room as well as belongings such as books, clothes, or toys.

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