Lexical entry

モンシェリー

monshierii

A French-based affectionate expression used as a form of endearment.

Expressions & DiscoursePure GairaigoSource UncertainSource: French

Meaning

Borrowed as is from French (orthographically adapted in Japanese), it is used to call someone dear or beloved, especially in casual or playful speech.

term of endearment
expression with Japanese katakana variants

Examples

Example Sentences

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マシェリー

An affectionate term of address used for a female.

コマンタレブー

A formal French greeting meaning 'how are you?'.

ジュテーム

An expression of love borrowed from French.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: possible-wasei
Active language: English