Entry
ペリペリ
periperi
ペリペリ describes the light, continuous sound and action of peeling off a thin adhesive or tearing along a perforated line.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This onomatopoeia mimics the sound and feel of removing something thin and slightly sticky, like a plastic film, tape, or sticker. It is also used when tearing thin paper cleanly, especially along a perforated edge, with a smooth, continuous motion.
- peeling a sticker or film
- tearing along a perforation
Sense Map
Peeling Thin Adhesives
Used when peeling off a sticker, label, tape, or thin plastic film with a light, continuous peeling sound.
シールをペリペリ剥がす
Tearing Cleanly
Used when tearing paper easily and cleanly in a straight line, such as tearing along a perforated edge.
ミシン目をペリペリ破る
Usage Note
How to Use
ペリペリ（と）剥がす
ペリペリめくる
ペリペリ破る
How to Use
Common Phrases
シールをペリペリ剥がす
to peel off a sticker
ペリペリと音を立てる
to make a peeling/tearing sound
ミシン目をペリペリ破る
to tear along the perforation
包装のフィルムをペリペリめくる
to peel back the packaging film
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Opening packages | Neutral/Satisfying | Commonly describes the satisfying feeling of peeling the plastic film off a new product or opening a perforated box. |
| Removing labels | Neutral | Describes peeling a price tag or sticker off a surface. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
べりべり べりべり / similar | When peeling thick materials, strong adhesives, or using force. | ペリペリ is for thin, light materials. | ガムテープをベリベリ剥がす |
ぺらっと ぺらっと / similar | When lightly peeling off or flipping a single thin layer in one quick motion. | ぺらっと is a quick, single motion, while ペリペリ indicates a continuous peeling sound. | シールをぺらっと剥がす |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using it for peeling fruit skins.
ペリペリ is for adhesives or thin films, not organic skins like bananas or oranges (use むく without this sound).
Using it for tearing thick cardboard.
For thick materials, ベリベリ (beriberi) or ビリビリ (biribiri) is more appropriate.
Examples
Examples
スマホの新しい画面の保護フィルムをペリペリと剥がした。
スマホの あたらしい がめんの ほごフィルムを ペリペリと はがした。
I peeled off the protective film from my new smartphone screen.
VisualHighlights the smooth, light action of peeling thin plastic.
子供が壁に貼られたシールをペリペリめくって遊んでいる。
こどもが かべに はられた シールを ペリペリ めくって あそんでいる。
The child is playing by peeling stickers off the wall.
LiteralShows the sound and action of continuously peeling stickers.
お菓子の箱のミシン目をペリペリ破って開けた。
おかしの はこの ミシンめを ペリペリ やぶって あけた。
I opened the snack box by tearing along the perforated line.
LiteralFocuses on tearing paper cleanly along a pre-perforated area.
古い壁紙の端がペリペリと剥がれてきている。
ふるい かべがみの はしが ペリペリと はがれて きている。
The edge of the old wallpaper is starting to peel off.
VisualCan be used for a thin layer naturally peeling off over time.
値札のシールが綺麗にペリペリ剥がれると気持ちがいい。
ねふだの シールが きれいに ペリペリ はがれると きもちがいい。
It feels satisfying when a price tag sticker peels off cleanly.
VisualCaptures the satisfying sensation of perfectly peeling off a sticker.
Similar Words
ベリベリ
beriberi
ベリベリ describes the loud, rough sound of peeling off strong adhesives like duct tape, wallpaper, or Velcro. A heavier variant of periperi, used for thick materials or very strong adhesives.
ぺらっと
peratto
Describes a single, quick action of flipping a page, peeling something off smoothly, or casually speaking a foreign phrase fluently. Used for a momentary action of peeling or flipping a single thin layer, rather than a continuous action.
Questions
What is the difference between ペリペリ (periperi) and ベリベリ (beriberi)?
ペリペリ is for light, thin materials like stickers or plastic film. ベリベリ sounds heavier and is used for strong adhesives like duct tape or tearing thick materials.
Can I use ペリペリ for peeling an apple?
No, it is used for artificial flat layers like adhesives or paper, not for fruit or vegetables.
Does it always mean peeling?
It can also mean tearing paper, especially cleanly along a perforated line.
Source Details
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- 2826714
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- JMdict_english
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