Japanese symbol for “tummy”

In Japanese, tummy is ぽんぽん (ponpon).

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

1. n tummy; tumtum
2. adv, adv-to bang-bang; pop-pop; tap-tap
3. adv, adv-to without reservation; unreservedly; snappishly; outspokenly
4. adv, adv-to one after another; successively

Written forms: —. Readings: ぽんぽん、ポンポン.

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