noun, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
muttering; grumbling; complaining
Onomatopoeic for low, indistinct speech, often expressing dissatisfaction or talking to oneself. Can be used adverbially with と or as a noun.
彼はぶつぶつと文句を言いながら歩いていた。
He was walking along muttering complaints.
I can hear muttering from the next seat.
noun, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes small bumps on the skin, such as pimples or a rash. Often used in the phrase ぶつぶつができる.
顔にぶつぶつができてしまった。
I got pimples on my face.
このクリームはぶつぶつに効く。
This cream works on rashes.
noun, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
cutting into small pieces
Mimetic for chopping something into small bits. Often used with 切る or 刻む.
玉ねぎをぶつぶつに切る。
Cut the onion into small pieces.
noun, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Mimetic for the sound or appearance of something simmering or bubbling gently. Often used with 煮る or 煮える.
鍋がぶつぶつと煮立っている。
The pot is simmering with a bubbling sound.