Japanese symbol for “smoldering”

In Japanese, smoldering is ブスブス (busubusu).

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Meanings

1. adv, adv-to, vs sputtering; smoldering
2. adv, adv-to, vs repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.); pricking repeatedly
3. adv, adv-to, vs mutterings of discontent; faint sounds of complaint

Written forms: —. Readings: ブスブス、プスプス、ぷすぷす、ぶすぶす.

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