Vocabulary

What does がたがた (gatagata) mean?

がたがた means shivering, trembling violently (from cold or fear); rattling, rickety.

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Readingがたがた
Romajigatagata
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
がたがた
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkgatagata

shivering, trembling violently (from cold or fear); rattling, rickety

Example sentences

  • Because of the cold and nervousness, my body trembled violently.

  • Every time a strong wind blows, the old window rattles.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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