Meaning

Primary

Chinese

Word Type

の adjective

Explanation

中国 is China, right? That's what this represents. And, of course the Chinese are known for being super showy, which is why you have showy there.

Reading

ちゅうか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

中華を食べすぎて、夢の中でチャーハンに追いかけられた。

I ate too much Chinese food and got chased by fried rice in my dreams.

中華屋って基本、リーズナブルなうえにボリュームがすごいよね。

Chinese restaurants are usually affordable and give you huge portions, don't you think?

中華街で食べ歩き中、彼女に「ここ、前の彼氏と来た」って言われて、そこから何も味がしなくなった。

While we were eating our way through Chinatown, my girlfriend said, "I came here with my ex," and after that, I couldn't taste a thing.

中華料理が食べたい気分なんだけど、今夜一緒に中華食べに行かない?

I'm in the mood for Chinese. Do you want to go out to eat Chinese with me tonight?

Kanji Composition