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てかてか

teka-teka

Oily, greasy shine

A slick, shiny surface caused by oil or grease. Often describes an oily face, polished leather, or overly shiny fabric with a slightly negative nuance.

💡Noticing someone's forehead after a long day — 'Your face is all teka-teka, maybe blot it with a tissue.'

Example

彼の顔は汗でてかてか光っていた。

His face was shining teka-teka with sweat.

Quiz yourself

After eating fried chicken, his fingers were ___ with grease.

唐揚げを食べた後、彼の指は油で○○していた。

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