Pikachu

Pikachu

See also: Pikachū

English

Etymology

    Borrowed from Japanese ピカチュウ (Pikachū).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈpiː.kə.t͡ʃuː/
    • Audio (US):(file)

    Proper noun

    Pikachu (plural Pikachu or Pikachus)

    1. (video games, anime, manga) A small yellow rodent-like Pokémon that has red cheeks and a tail shaped like a lightning bolt, and has electricity-related powers.

    Usage notes

    • The official Pokémon products and video games use the invariable plural Pikachu; the plural Pikachus is commonly used elsewhere.

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    German

    Pronunciation

    Proper noun

    Pikachu m or n (proper noun, strong, genitive Pikachus or (with an article) Pikachu)

    1. Pikachu

    Portuguese

    Etymology

      Borrowed from English Pikachu, borrowed from Japanese ピカチュウ (Pikachū).

      Pronunciation

      • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pi.kaˈʃu/, /pi.kaˈt͡ʃu/
       

      • Rhymes: -u
      • Hyphenation: Pi‧ka‧chu

      Proper noun

      Pikachu m or f by sense

      1. (video games, anime, manga) Pikachu