Japanese symbol for “grunt”
ぶつぶつ
ぶつぶつ
Romaji: butsubutsu
grunt; grumble; complaint; mutter
In Japanese, grunt is ぶつぶつ (butsubutsu).
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Meanings
- adv, adv-to, n grunt; grumble; complaint; mutter
- adv, adv-to, n pimples; spots; eruption; rash
- adv, adv-to, n cutting into small pieces
- adv, adv-to, n simmering
Written forms: —. Readings: ぶつぶつ、ブツブツ.
Other Japanese words for “grunt”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 兵隊 | へいたい heitai | underling; ordinary employee; grunt |
| 下っ端 | したっぱ shitappa | underling; person of low standing; grunt |
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