Vocabulary

What does ぶつぶつ (butsubutsu) mean?

ぶつぶつ means muttering; bumps, pimples.

Quick facts
Reading	ぶつぶつ
Romaji	butsubutsu
Part of speech	noun, adverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2

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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonbutsubutsu

muttering; bumps, pimples

1noun · adverb · adv-to grunt; grumble; complaint
2noun · adverb · adv-to pimples; spots; eruption
3noun · adverb · adv-to cutting into small pieces
4noun · adverb · adv-to simmering

Example sentences

腕(うで)にぶつぶつができた。
Bumps appeared on my arm.
彼(かれ)は何(なに)かぶつぶつ言(い)っている。
He is muttering something.

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