🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa)
かちゃーしー : kachaashii | define meaning
kachaashii
Pronunciation: [kat͡ɕaːɕiː]
Definition
Noun
- A traditional Okinawan folk dance performed at the end of a festival or gathering characterized by hand-twisting motions, rhythmic steps, and accompaniment by instruments such as the sanshin and drums.
Etymology
From the nominal form of the verb かちゃーすん kachaasun "to stir".
Notes
Traditionally, women dance with their palms flat while men dance with their hands curled or closed in fists.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | かちゃーしー |
| Romanization | kachaashii |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [kat͡ɕaːɕiː] |
意味：祭りや集まりの最後に行われる沖縄の民俗舞踊
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かちゃーしー
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2025, December 5). かちゃーしー : kachaashii | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 6, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/8073/kachaashii/.