Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of ガミガミ
Reading:
Voice sample:
がみがみ (gamigami)
English Translation:
nagging, scolding
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes someone who keeps nagging or scolding loudly and repeatedly.
日本語で読む
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.
日本語で読む
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”.
日本語で読む
「ガミガミ言う」「ガミガミ叱る」など。
Trap for English Speakers
Not “gummy.”
日本語で読む
“gummy”（グミ）と混同注意。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
母親にガミガミ叱られた。
My mom nagged me again.
Example 2Applied 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~”
Quick check
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