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べたべた
betabeta
Description
「べたべた」は、何かがねばねばして手にくっつく様子を表す言葉です。
"べたべた" describes something sticky that clings to your hands.
また、二人がとても仲良くくっついている時にも使います。
It is also used when two people are very close and cling to each other.
Meanings
べたべたbetabeta
sticky; being covered in something adhesive
手が汗でべたべたする。
My hands are sticky with sweat.
べたべたbetabeta
clinging closely; being all over someone
二人はいつもべたべたしている。
The two are always clingy.
べたべたbetabeta
pasting or sticking things all over
壁にシールをべたべた貼った。
I stuck stickers all over the wall.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often used with する for stickiness or affection; can sound negative when describing overly clingy couples.
- Etymology
an onomatopoeic (giongo/gitaigo) word doubling べた to express a sticky, clinging state.
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