ぶち
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Refers to spots or patches of color, especially on animals like dogs, cats, or horses. Often used in compounds like ぶち模様 (spotted pattern) or ぶち犬 (spotted dog).
That dog has black spots on a white coat.
There was a spotted cat in the garden.
Usage patterns
- 〈動物〉にぶちがあるan animal has spots/patches of color
This dog has black spots on it.
- ぶちの〈動物〉a spotted animal
I have a spotted cat.