adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun
Describes something swollen with water or air, or clothing that is loose and baggy. Often used with 太る or 膨れる.
雨で本がぶくぶくにふくれた。
The book swelled up from the rain.
That coat was baggy.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun
Mimetic for bubbling or foaming, such as water boiling or soap suds. Often used with 泡立つ or 沸く.
鍋がぶくぶくと煮立っている。
The pot is bubbling away.
石けんがぶくぶく泡立った。
The soap foamed up.