Japanese edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Geminated form of 噦り (shakuri).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [ɕa̠k̚kɯ̟ᵝɾʲi]

Noun edit

しゃっくり (shakkuri

  1. 噦り: a hiccup (a rapid breath caused by spasms of the diaphragm)
  2. 噦り: intense, convulsive crying

See also edit