Japanese symbol for “mumbling”
もぐもぐ
もぐもぐ
Romaji: mogumogu
mumbling; chewing one's words
In Japanese, mumbling is もぐもぐ (mogumogu).
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 mumbling; chewing one's words
- adv, adv-to, vs chewing (food)
- adv, adv-to, vs squirming; wriggling
Written forms: —. Readings: もぐもぐ、もごもご、モグモグ、モゴモゴ.
Other Japanese words for “mumbling”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 愚痴愚痴 | ぐちぐち guchiguchi | mumbling; muttering |
| ふにゃふにゃ | ふにゃふにゃ funyafunya | mumbling; talking with food in one's mouth |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mumbling”.
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