adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes the sound or action of speaking in a low, indistinct voice, often to oneself. Onomatopoeic.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
complaining continuously; grumbling
Used when someone keeps complaining or grumbling about something, often in an annoying or persistent manner.
He was muttering something under his breath.
He keeps complaining that his salary is low.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 愚痴愚痴 is rare and not commonly used.
Katakana variant, often used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Kanji form is rare; the word is almost always written in kana.
Onomatopoeic word mimicking the sound of low, indistinct speech or grumbling. The kanji 愚痴 (complaint) is used for the noun form, but the reduplicated form is almost always written in kana.