noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
too large; baggy; loose-fitting
Describes clothing or footwear that is noticeably too big, often with a negative or comical nuance. Commonly used as an adverb with する or as an adjective with な/の.
このコートは私にはぶかぶかだ。
This coat is too big for me.
靴がぶかぶかで歩きにくい。
The shoes are so loose that it's hard to walk.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes something swollen or distorted out of its normal shape, such as a warped board or a bulging surface. Less common than the clothing sense.
湿気で床板がぶかぶかになっている。
The floorboards have warped from the moisture.
adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Mimetic sound for a horn, whistle, or similar short, dull blast. Often used adverbially with 鳴る or 吹く.
船の汽笛がぶかぶかと鳴った。
The ship's horn tooted.