禿び

Readings

Kana: ちび、チビ

Romaji: chibi, chibi

Definitions

noun

1

small child; pipsqueak; small fry; small, cute versions of manga, anime, etc. characters, typically with oversized heads

Note: word usually written using kana alone; sensitive

2

short person; midget; dwarf

Note: sensitive; word usually written using kana alone

3

small animal; runt

pref

4

worn down (pencil, etc.)

Kanji

禿

Readings: トク、 ちび.る、 かむろ、 は.げる、 はげ

Meanings: become bald, bare, wear out, waste away, little girl employed at a brothel

Example Sentence

ぼくにチビと言(い)われてあいつはすごくあたまにきた。

➥He got mad at me for calling him Shorty.