Entry
ジュルジュル
jurujuru
The wet sound of slurping liquids, sucking saliva, or sniffling a runny nose.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
A Japanese mimetic word that represents continuous, wet, and often messy sounds. It is most commonly used to describe slurping soup or noodles, sniffling a very runny nose, or sucking back saliva.
- slurping wet foods
- sniffling or drooling
Sense Map
Slurping foods and liquids
The continuous sound of slurping soup, noodles, or a juicy fruit, emphasizing the wetness and liquid involved.
麺をジュルジュルとすする。
Sniffling and drooling
The sound of sniffing back mucus from a runny nose, or sucking in saliva.
鼻水をジュルジュルさせている。
Usage Note
How to Use
ジュルジュル(と) + verb
Used to describe an action (like eating or drinking) performed with a wet, slurping sound.
ジュルジュルする
Used when something (like a runny nose) naturally makes a wet, slurping sound.
ジュルジュルさせる
Used when a person actively makes a slurping or sniffling sound.
ジュルジュルだ
Used to describe a state of being very wet or runny, such as a nose acting up from hay fever.
How to Use
Common Phrases
ジュルジュルとすする
to slurp wetly
鼻水をジュルジュルさせる
to have a runny nose
ジュルジュルと飲む
to drink with a slurp
ジュルジュルと音を立てる
to make a slurping sound
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eating noodles or soup | neutral | Describes the wet, continuous sound of sucking up liquid and food loudly. |
| Having a runny nose | negative | Implies a very wet, runny nose that requires continuous sniffing to manage. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ずるずる ずるずる / similar | For heavier, longer slurps (like long noodles), heavy sniffling, or things dragging. | Jurujuru focuses more on the wet, juicy aspect, whereas zuruzuru can imply continuous length, heaviness, or dragging. | うどんをずるずるとすする。 |
じゅるり じゅるり / similar | A momentary, single sound of sucking in saliva, often when looking at delicious food. | Jurujuru is continuous, while jururi is a single action. | ステーキを見てじゅるりとよだれを垂らす。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using it for dry slurping or sucking air.
Jurujuru requires a significant amount of liquid or wetness (like soup, juice, or saliva).
Thinking it is a polite way to describe eating.
Jurujuru describes a loud, wet, often messy sound, so it can sound impolite if used to describe someone's table manners.
Examples
Examples
ラーメンをジュルジュルとすする。
ラーメンをジュルジュルとすする。
Slurping the ramen loudly and wetly.
LiteralIndicates the wet sound when eating noodles.
花粉症で鼻水がジュルジュルだ。
かふんしょうではなみずがジュルジュルだ。
My nose is constantly runny due to hay fever.
VisualDescribes a very wet and runny nose.
焼肉を見て、よだれをジュルジュルとすすった。
やきにくをみて、よだれをジュルジュルとすすった。
Looking at the grilled meat, I slurped back my drool.
LiteralThe sound of slurping back excess saliva.
残り少ないジュースをストローでジュルジュルと吸う。
のこりすくないジュースをストローでジュルジュルとすう。
Slurping up the last bit of juice with a straw.
LiteralSound of sucking up the remaining liquid.
汁がたっぷり入った肉まんをジュルジュルと食べる。
しるがたっぷりはいったにくまんをジュルジュルとたべる。
Eating a juicy meat bun with slurping sounds.
LiteralEnjoying very juicy food loudly.
Similar Words
じゅるり
jururi
Represents the sound of slurping or swallowing back saliva when tempted by delicious food.
ぺちゃぺちゃ
pechapecha
The wet sound of eating or lapping up liquids, or the sound of people chatting noisily and continuously.
ずるずる
zuruzuru
Zuruzuru describes the sound or action of dragging a heavy object, slurping noodles, sniffling, or a situation that drags on without a clear resolution. Similar but points to longer duration or heavier dragging.
Questions
Is it polite to make a "jurujuru" sound in Japan?
While slurping noodles (using the sound "tsurutsuru" or "zuruzuru") is culturally acceptable in Japan, "jurujuru" implies a very wet and messy sound, which can sometimes be considered impolite or unappetizing.
Can "jurujuru" be used for dry sounds?
No, it specifically describes wet sounds involving liquids, mucus, or juices.
What is the difference between "jurujuru" and "zuruzuru"?
"Jurujuru" focuses on the liquid and wetness, whereas "zuruzuru" can be used for heavier slurps, long duration, or dragging something heavy.
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