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Yuki S
Professional Teacher⚡️ Do you know why Pikachu is called ピカチュウ (Pikachū) in Japanese?
Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon ⚡️
Its Pokémon category is ねずみポケモン (nezumi Pokémon), which means “Mouse Pokémon.” 🐭
So, where does the name ピカチュウ (Pikachū) come from?
✨ ピカピカ (pikapika) = sparkling / shining
🐭 チューチュー (chūchū) = the sound a mouse makes
So…
ピカピカ (pikapika) + チューチュー (chūchū) = ピカチュウ (Pikachū)! ⚡️
Japanese is full of fun words that sound like what they mean! 😊🌸
Do you have a favorite Pokémon? 👀
Sep 4, 2026 2:38 PM
Yuki S
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