Japanese symbol for “rattling”
ガタガタ
ガタガタ
Romaji: gatagata
rattling; clattering
In Japanese, rattling is ガタガタ (gatagata).
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 rattling; clattering
- adv, adv-to, vs trembling; shivering; quaking; wobbling; swaying
- adv, adv-to, vs whining; grumbling; griping; bellyaching
- adj-na, adj-no rickety; shaky; wobbly; decrepit; ramshackle; broken down
Written forms: —. Readings: ガタガタ、がたがた.
Other Japanese words for “rattling”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| バタバタ | バタバタ batabata | flapping; rattling; fluttering |
| ガタゴト | ガタゴト gatagoto | rattling; clattering |
| カタカタ | カタカタ katakata | clattering; rattling |
| ザラザラ | ザラザラ zarazara | rattling (of beans, beads, etc.) |
| からから | からから karakara | rattling; clattering |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rattling”.
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