Meaning of “Merikuri(メリクリ)”

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2020-12-23 · by Kei in Gal (Young People Slangs)

“Merikuri(メリクリ)” means “Merry Christmas”.
“Merikuri(メリクリ)” is just an abbreviation for “Merry Christmas(メリークリスマス)”.
And yes, Japanese always want to make words 4 characters.
It’s a slang whichi is known most of Japanese except for elder people maybe.

So if you have a Japanese friend, you can send a message like this.
“メリクリ!”

By the way, I want to say “Merikuri(メリクリ)” to everyone!!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!

Example Conversation on Christmas

A: Oh, is it Christmas Today? Merikuri(メリクリ)!
B: Right, Merikuri(メリクリ)～
A: Do you have any plan tonight?
B: Of course lonely Christmas, don’t ask me…

A: あ、今日クリスマスだよね？メリクリ！
B: ほんとだ、メリクリ～。
A: 今晩の予定は？
B: ぼっちクリスマスに決まってるじゃん…聞かないでよ…。

※In Japan, Chrismas is a event for couple and children.

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