Japanese meaning of メソメソ
Reading:
めそめそ (mesomeso)
English Translation:
whimpering, sniffling
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes someone crying or sniffling quietly for a long time, feeling sorry for themselves.
Cultural Context:
Often used for children or weak characters in manga.
小さな声で泣いたり、しくしくと長く泣いている様子を表現します。
子どもや気弱なキャラがよく使う、弱々しい泣き方。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Usually as “メソメソする”.
Trap for English Speakers
Not “messy.”
Example
Basic Example
失敗してメソメソ泣いてばかりいた。
I kept sniffling after my mistake.
Applied Example
主人公がメソメソしてたら仲間に喝を入れられるシーン。
Scene where a main character gets scolded by friends for whining.