プチプチ

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Meanings

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

with a pop; with a squish

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Mimetic adverb describing the sound or sensation of small bubbles popping or something soft being squished. Often used with と or as a する verb.

プチプチと泡あわがはじける音おとが好すきだ。
I like the sound of bubbles popping.

このおもちゃを握にぎるとプチプチする。

When you squeeze this toy, it makes a squishy popping sensation.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

grainy; crunchy; lumpy

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a texture with small, distinct particles or bumps, like grainy food or a lumpy surface. Can be used adverbially or as a する verb.

このパンはプチプチした食しょっ感かんが面おも白しろい。
This bread has an interesting grainy texture.
肌はだが乾かん燥そうしてプチプチしている。
My skin is dry and feels bumpy.

noun

bubble wrap

trademark

Trademarked name for bubble wrap, from the popping sound. Commonly used as a generic term.

Written forms

プチプチUsage89%
Katakana is the most common spelling for this mimetic word and the trademarked bubble wrap.
ぷちぷちUsage11%
Hiragana spelling is also used, especially in casual writing.

Similar words

パチパチ
パチパチ is a sharper, crisper popping or crackling sound (like applause or a fire), while プチプチ is softer and smaller, like bubbles or bubble wrap.
気き泡ほう緩かん衝しょう材ざい
気泡緩衝材 is the formal technical term for bubble wrap, while プチプチ is the everyday onomatopoeic name.

Etymology

Mimetic word from the sound of small bubbles popping or soft things being squished. The bubble wrap sense comes from the trademarked product name, which itself is onomatopoeic.