Entry
ペッペッ
peppe
ペッペッ represents the sound or action of repeatedly spitting something out of the mouth.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This phonomime describes the repetitive action of ejecting something from the mouth, such as spitting out seeds, food one dislikes, or saliva. It implies a series of quick, successive spits rather than a single large expulsion.
- spitting out seeds or food
- spitting saliva
Sense Map
Spitting Out Objects
Used when repeatedly spitting out small objects from the mouth, such as fruit seeds, bones, or unwanted food.
スイカの種をペッペッと吐き出す。
Spitting Saliva or Fluid
Used when repeatedly spitting saliva, phlegm, or liquid from the mouth, often showing discomfort or bad manners.
道端にペッペッと唾を吐く。
Usage Note
How to Use
ペッペッと + verb
Used adverbially to describe how an action (usually spitting) is performed repeatedly.
ペッペッする
Functions as a verb meaning 'to spit repeatedly'.
How to Use
Common Phrases
ペッペッと吐く
to spit repeatedly
ペッペッと吐き出す
to spit out repeatedly
ペッペッと出す
to repeatedly spit out
ペッペッとする
to spit repeatedly
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eating fruits | neutral | Perfectly normal when describing spitting out watermelon or grape seeds. |
| Spitting on the ground | negative | Implies bad manners and a lack of refinement. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ぺっと ぺっと / similar | Use when spitting something out only once. | Focuses on a single, isolated action rather than a repeated one. | ぺっと吐き捨てる。 |
ぐちゅぐちゅぺー ぐちゅぐちゅぺー / similar | Use specifically for the action of rinsing the mouth and then spitting (like when brushing teeth). | Includes the gargling or swishing sound before spitting. | うがいをしてぐちゅぐちゅぺーをする。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using it for vomiting.
ペッペッ is only for ejecting small things like seeds or saliva, not for throwing up (which is ゲロゲロ or オロオロ).
Using it in formal contexts.
Spitting itself is considered bad manners in public, and the word has a casual or slightly childish tone.
Examples
Examples
スイカの種をペッペッと吐き出した。
スイカ の たね を ペッペッ と はきだした。
I repeatedly spat out the watermelon seeds.
VisualA repeated action of ejecting fruit seeds.
彼は道端にペッペッと唾を吐いた。
かれ は みちばた に ペッペッ と つば を はいた。
He repeatedly spat saliva on the side of the road.
VisualShows bad manners and impolite behavior.
赤ちゃんが離乳食をペッペッと出してしまった。
あかちゃん が りにゅうしょく を ペッペッ と だして しまった。
The baby kept spitting out the baby food.
VisualCommonly used when babies refuse food.
歯磨きの後、口をすすいでペッペッとした。
はみがき の あと、 くち を すすいで ペッペッ と した。
After brushing my teeth, I rinsed my mouth and spat a few times.
VisualThe action of spitting liquid from the mouth.
砂が口に入ってしまい、ペッペッと吐き出した。
すな が くち に はいって しまい、 ペッペッ と はきだした。
Sand got in my mouth, and I repeatedly spat it out.
VisualEjecting something uncomfortable from the mouth.
Similar Words
ぺっと
petto
A quick, sharp sound of spitting something out of the mouth. Used for a single spit, rather than repeatedly.
ぐちゅぐちゅぺー
guchuguchupee
A playful phrase representing the action of swishing water in the mouth and spitting it out, commonly used with children. Specifically for rinsing the mouth and then spitting.
Questions
Can I use ペッペッ for coughing up blood?
No. While you might spit blood out, ペッペッ sounds too casual and light. It is better for seeds or saliva.
What is the difference between ペッペッ and ぺっと?
ぺっと is a single spit, while ペッペッ involves doing it two or more times.
Is it a polite word?
No. The word itself is an onomatopoeia and is casual, and the action it describes is usually impolite unless you are eating specific fruits.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 2729080
- Source
- JMdict_english
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- Active language
- English
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