Japanese symbol for “brimming”
たぶたぶ
たぶたぶ
Romaji: tabutabu
brimming; full to the point of overflowing
In Japanese, brimming is たぶたぶ (tabutabu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv-to brimming; full to the point of overflowing
- adv-to loose; baggy
Other Japanese words for “brimming”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 一杯 | いっぱい ippai | full; filled (with); brimming (with) |
| 淋漓 | りんり rinri | brimming (with an emotion, etc.); overflowing (with); bold (e.g. brush strokes) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “brimming”.
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