Vocabulary

What does べたべた (betabeta) mean?

べたべた means sticky, clammy (with sweat or glue); clinging.

Quick facts
Readingべたべた
Romajibetabeta
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
べたべた
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkbetabeta

sticky, clammy (with sweat or glue); clinging

Example sentences

  • Because I sweated and my body feels sticky, I want to take a shower.

  • I spilled sweet juice, and the table became sticky.

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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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