adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes light metallic or glassy sounds, like keys, coins, or small ornaments clinking together.
鍵がチャラチャラと鳴った。
The keys jingled.
彼女
Her bracelet is jangling.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
chattering; joking around; messing around
Describes lighthearted, often frivolous talk or banter; can imply not being serious. Related to ちゃらける.
See also: ちゃらける
授業中にチャラチャラしゃべるな。
Don't chatter during class.
彼はいつもチャラチャラしていて、真面目な話ができない。
He's always joking around and you can't have a serious conversation with him.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
flirty; flashy; superficial
Describes a person or style that is showy, coquettish, or lacking depth; often used for someone who seems flighty or tawdry. Related to ちゃらい.
See also: ちゃらい
あの子はチャラチャラした服を着ている。
That girl wears flashy clothes.
チャラチャラした態度が気に入らない。
I don't like his superficial attitude.