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NOUN NOUN した/している
Word Type
expression
Yomi
Literal Meaning
Meaning
very characteristic/typical of NOUN; (too) much of NOUN
Additional Info
This is a casual expression mainly used among young people. Also, it is one of the most difficult expressions to document in a dictionary due to its flexible form.
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Example
観光地観光地した場所はあまり好きじゃない
I don’t quite like a typical tourist (touristy) spot.
チーズチーズしたピザが食べたい気分
I feel like having a quite cheesy pizza
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