Japanese symbol for “grumble”
愚痴
ぐち
Romaji: guchi
idle complaint; grumble
In Japanese, grumble is 愚痴, read ぐち (guchi).
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
- n idle complaint; grumble
- adj-na, n moha (ignorance, folly) (Buddh)
Written forms: 愚痴、愚癡. Readings: ぐち、グチ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “grumble”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 愚痴る | ぐちる guchiru | to grumble; to gripe; to complain |
| 呟く | つぶやく tsubuyaku | to mutter; to murmur; to grumble |
| ぶつぶつ | ぶつぶつ butsubutsu | grunt; grumble; complaint |
| ぼやく | ぼやく boyaku | to grumble; to complain |
| ぼやき | ぼやき boyaki | complaint; grumble |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 愚か | おろか oroka | foolish; stupid; silly |
| 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 |
| 痴呆 | ちほう chihou | dementia |
See also: Chinese symbol for “grumble”.
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