Entry
ジュポジュポ
jupojupo
A sound word representing a wet, heavy, and rhythmic suction or slurping noise.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
ジュポジュポ describes the sound made when thick liquid or a mixture of air and water is sucked up forcefully. It can describe a water pump, sucking on a straw, or wet squelching steps. Note that in modern contexts, it is heavily associated with inappropriate internet slang, so it should be avoided in polite or general conversation.
- suction (pump/straw)
- wet squelching (shoes/mud)
Sense Map
Wet Suction
The sound when liquid or air is forcefully sucked, such as by a pump or straw.
ポンプがジュポジュポと水を吸う。
Wet Squelching
The sound of wet shoes or boots walking in deep mud.
靴がジュポジュポ音がする。
Usage Note
How to Use
ジュポジュポ（と）吸う
Used with the verb 'to suck' to describe a wet, rhythmic slurping action.
ジュポジュポ音を立てる
Means 'to make a slurping noise', often used for things like pumps or drinking from a straw.
ジュポジュポ音がする
Means 'a squelching sound is heard', typically used when wet shoes make noise.
ジュポジュポする
Verb form meaning 'to make a wet suction noise'.
How to Use
Common Phrases
ジュポジュポと吸う
to suck with a wet slurping noise
ジュポジュポ音を立てる
to make a loud suction noise
ジュポジュポ音がする
a wet slurping sound is heard
ジュポジュポ鳴る
to sound like a wet suction
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Internet slang | slang | In modern internet culture, it is heavily used as inappropriate slang. It should not be used in formal or polite situations. |
| Pumps and muddy water | neutral | Can be used neutrally to describe physical objects like a water pump sucking liquid or wet shoes squelching. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ちゅーちゅー ちゅーちゅー / similar | Describing a lighter, smaller sucking or squeaking sound. | Jupo-jupo is a strong rhythmic suction and often has inappropriate connotations, whereas chuu-chuu is light and innocent. | ジュースをチューチュー吸う。 |
じゅるり じゅるり / similar | Describing the sound of slurping back saliva when looking at appetizing food. | Jupo-jupo is a strong rhythmic suction, whereas jururi is a single slurp of drool. | じゅるりとよだれが出る。 |
ちゅるちゅる ちゅるちゅる / similar | Slurping noodles or sipping liquid smoothly. | Jupo-jupo is heavy, wet, and often inappropriate, unlike the smooth and innocent churuchuru. | うどんをちゅるちゅるすする。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Do not use this to describe someone enjoying a meal or soup.
This word implies a heavy, wet suction sound and has inappropriate connotations, not polite eating.
Exercise extreme caution when using this word in Japan.
In modern internet slang, it is almost exclusively associated with inappropriate contexts. It is inappropriate for polite or everyday conversation.
Examples
Examples
ポンプが水をジュポジュポと吸い上げる。
ポンプが みずを ジュポジュポと すいあげる。
The pump sucks up water with a wet slurping sound.
LiteralA neutral usage describing a mechanical water pump.
靴に水が入って、歩くたびにジュポジュポと音がする。
くつに みずが はいって、 あるく たびに ジュポジュポと おとが する。
Water got in my shoes, making a squelching noise every time I walk.
LiteralDescribes the uncomfortable sound of flooded shoes.
スポイトで水をジュポジュポと吸い取る。
スポイトで みずを ジュポジュポと すいとる。
Sucking up water with a dropper, making a wet slurping sound.
LiteralUsage for the suction sound of a mechanical tool.
排水溝からジュポジュポという音が聞こえる。
はいすいこうから ジュポジュポという おとが きこえる。
A slurping suction noise can be heard from the drain.
LiteralThe sound of water being slowly sucked down a pipe.
泥の中で長靴がジュポジュポ鳴る。
どろの なかで ながぐつが ジュポジュポ なる。
Rain boots make a suction noise in the mud.
LiteralThe sound of wet mud sucking on the boots.
Similar Words
チューチュー
chuuchuu
The squeaking sound of a mouse or the continuous sound of sucking liquid through a straw. A lighter, smaller sucking or squeaking sound.
じゅるり
jururi
Represents the sound of slurping or swallowing back saliva when tempted by delicious food. Sound of slurping back saliva when looking at appetizing food.
ちゅるちゅる
churuchuru
Describes the sound of slurping lightly or a state of being smooth, glossy, and well-hydrated. Sound of slurping noodles smoothly.
Questions
Can I use jupo-jupo to describe a cute baby sucking a pacifier?
No. Jupo-jupo has a very heavy, inappropriate connotation. Use chuu-chuu instead.
Does jupo-jupo always mean something inappropriate?
Not inherently. Physically it describes a heavy wet suction (like a water pump or muddy shoes), but in modern pop culture, its primary association is inappropriate slang.
What is the difference between jupo-jupo and chuu-chuu?
Chuu-chuu is a lighter, cuter sound for sucking (like a mouse or a thin straw), while jupo-jupo is thicker, wetter, and often inappropriate.
Source Details
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- 2845904
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- JMdict_english
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- English
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