Japanese symbol for “bumpy”
ぷつぷつ
ぷつぷつ
Romaji: putsuputsu
bumpy (e.g. of a rash); knobbly; pimply
In Japanese, bumpy is ぷつぷつ (putsuputsu).
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, adv-to, vs bumpy (e.g. of a rash); knobbly; pimply
- adv, adv-to, vs easily cut
Other Japanese words for “bumpy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ボコボコ | ボコボコ bokoboko | holey; full of holes or dents; lumpy |
| 粒々 | つぶつぶ tsubutsubu | grainy; bumpy; coarse |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bumpy”.
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