Japanese meaning of メソメソ

Reading:
めそめそ (mesomeso)

English Translation:

whimpering, sniffling

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Often used for children or weak characters in manga.

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.