Japanese meaning of ワナワナ
Reading:
わなわな (wanawana)
English Translation:
shaking, trembling
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes trembling or shaking, often from anger or fear.
怒りや恐怖などで体がワナワナと震える様子を表します。
Cultural Context:
Often seen as “ワナワナ震える” in intense manga scenes.
強い怒りや恐怖のシーンでキャラがワナワナ震えている描写。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used with “震える”: “ワナワナ震える.”
Trap for English Speakers
Not “wanna wanna.”
Example
Basic Example
彼は怒りでワナワナと手が震えた。
His hands shook with anger.
Applied Example
「ワナワナ…（怒りマーク）」というコマ割り。
A panel in manga with “wanawana…” and angry symbol.