Japanese symbol for “voracious”
ガチガチ
ガチガチ
Romaji: gachigachi
chattering (teeth)
In Japanese, voracious is ガチガチ (gachigachi).
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Meanings
- adv-to chattering (teeth)
- adj-na (frozen, worried) stiff
- adj-na, adj-no rigid (personality, thinking, etc.); inflexible; overly serious
- adj-no, adv voracious (e.g. work, study); without slack or pause
Written forms: —. Readings: ガチガチ、がちがち.
Other Japanese words for “voracious”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 食欲旺盛 | しょくよくおうせい shokuyokuousei | voracious; having a hearty appetite |
See also: Chinese symbol for “voracious”.
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