Translation guide
Expressing dissatisfaction or complaint in a low, often indirect manner. Japanese has many onomatopoeic and mimetic words for grumbling, as well as verbs and phrases that convey the act of complaining under one's breath.
To mutter complaints quietly, often to oneself, without directly confronting anyone.
A very common mimetic phrase meaning to grumble or mutter complaints. 'Bustubutsu' mimics the sound of low, indistinct murmuring.
He is always grumbling.
The sound a stomach makes when hungry or digesting.
The standard phrase for a stomach growling or rumbling. 'Naru' means to sound or ring.
A low, continuous sound of thunder in the distance.
The general phrase for thunder sounding. Can be used for any thunder, including rumbling.
文句をぶつぶつ言うのはやめて。
Stop grumbling your complaints.
A standard phrase meaning to voice dissatisfaction or complaints. More direct than muttering, but can be used for grumbling.
He grumbled about his salary.
A colloquial verb meaning to complain or grumble, often about trivial matters. Derived from 'guchi' (complaint).
Are you grumbling again?
Similar to 'butsubutsu iu', but with a slightly more peevish or nagging tone. Often used for persistent grumbling.
She grumbled while tidying up the room.
My stomach is grumbling loudly.
Onomatopoeia for a deep, continuous rumbling, often used for stomachs or snoring.
My stomach is grumbling.
Onomatopoeia for a rolling or rumbling sound, can describe stomach noises, thunder, or objects rolling.
My stomach is rumbling.
Thunder is rumbling in the distance.
Onomatopoeia for a low, rolling rumble, commonly used for thunder.
The thunder is rumbling.