Japanese symbol for “gripe”
愚痴る
ぐちる
Romaji: guchiru
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
In Japanese, gripe is 愚痴る, read ぐちる (guchiru).
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
- v5r, vi to grumble; to gripe; to complain
Written forms: 愚痴る. Readings: ぐちる、グチる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “gripe”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ごねる | ごねる goneru | to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble |
| 愚痴をこぼす | ぐちをこぼす guchiokobosu | to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe |
| 不満点 | ふまんてん fumanten | point of dissatisfaction; complaint; gripe |
| ブー垂れる | ブーたれる buutareru | to complain; to grumble; to gripe |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 愚か | おろか oroka | foolish; stupid; silly |
| 愚痴 | ぐち guchi | idle complaint; grumble |
| 愚行 | ぐこう gukou | foolish act; folly |
| 愚連隊 | ぐれんたい gurentai | gang of young toughs; hooligans; hoodlums |
| 愚直 | ぐちょく guchoku | simple honesty; tactless frankness |
| 愚弄 | ぐろう gurou | mockery; derision; ridicule |
| 痴漢 | ちかん chikan | molester; groper; masher |
| 音痴 | おんち onchi | tone deafness; amusia; having no ear for music |
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