Japanese symbol for “giggle”
くすくす
くすくす
Romaji: kusukusu
chuckle; giggle
In Japanese, giggle is くすくす (kusukusu).
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 chuckle; giggle
Written forms: —. Readings: くすくす、クスクス.
Other Japanese words for “giggle”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 含み笑い | ふくみわらい fukumiwarai | suppressed laugh; smile; giggle |
| くすくす笑う | くすくすわらう kusukusuwarau | to giggle |
| えへへ | えへへ ehehe | heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle |
| うひゃ | うひゃ uhya | mwahaha; giggle; cackle |
See also: Chinese symbol for “giggle”.
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