chakkari
Cleverly taking advantage of a situation for personal benefit in a slightly cheeky but not malicious way. Street-smart opportunism.
💡Used when someone cleverly secures the best seat, gets free food, or positions themselves advantageously.
彼はちゃっかり一番いい席を確保していた。
He had shrewdly secured the best seat for himself.
She ___ got a free upgrade by chatting with the staff.
彼女はスタッフと話して○○無料アップグレードしてもらった。