Japanese meaning of ガミガミ
Reading:
がみがみ (gamigami)
English Translation:
nagging, scolding
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes someone who keeps nagging or scolding loudly and repeatedly.
うるさくガミガミと小言を言ったり叱ったりする様子を表します。
Cultural Context:
Often used to describe strict parents or teachers in manga.
親や先生が怒るシーンで漫画に頻出。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Usually as “ガミガミ言う” or “ガミガミ叱る”.
Trap for English Speakers
Not “gummy.”
Example
Basic Example
母親にガミガミ叱られた。
My mom nagged me again.
Applied Example
「またガミガミ言ってるよ～」と友達が冷やかすシーン。
Friends teasing, “You’re getting nagged again~”