プチプチ

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

with a pop; with a squish

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

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

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

See also: 気泡緩衝材

• 引ひっ越こしの準じゅん備びでプチプチをたくさん買かった。

  I bought a lot of bubble wrap for the move.

noun

small grains; small bumps

Refers to small grain-like or bump-like things, often on a surface or in a substance. Can be used as a noun.

• この化け粧しょう水すいには小ちいさなプチプチが入はいっている。

  This lotion contains small beads.