Translation guide
The English word 'tinkle' has two main uses: a light, high-pitched ringing sound, and a childish euphemism for urination. This guide covers both.
To describe a soft, clear, metallic ringing sound, like a small bell or pieces of glass lightly hitting each other.
Onomatopoeia for a single, light, high-pitched ring, like a small bell or a coin dropping.
The little bell went 'tinkle'.
To refer to urination in a childish or euphemistic way, often used with small children.
The childish euphemism 'tinkle' is very informal and should not be used in polite or formal situations. In Japanese, おしっこ is also childish; for adults or formal contexts, use トイレに行く (to go to the bathroom) or 排尿する (to urinate, medical/formal).
Onomatopoeia for a continuous light ringing, like a bicycle bell or a small wind chime.
The wind chime is making a cool tinkling sound.
Repetitive tinkling, often used for bicycle bells or small repeated rings.
He rang the bicycle bell with a tinkle-tinkle.
The most common childish word for urine or urination. Used as a noun or with する to mean 'to pee'.
I need to tinkle.
The dog did a tinkle.