synonym Comparative
たんまり
VS
ぶかぶか
Differences Between "たんまり" and "ぶかぶか"
Option A
たんまり
Meaning
a lot, in large quantities, heaps of
Reading
たんまり (tanmari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
祖母の家に行くと、いつもたんまりお菓子をもらえる。
When I go to my grandmother's house, I always get a lot of sweets.
Option B
ぶかぶか
Meaning
baggy, loose-fitting, too large
Reading
ぶかぶか (bukabuka)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このシャツは私にはぶかぶかだ。
This shirt is too baggy for me.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(a lot, in large quantities, heaps of)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- たんまり: An informal expression indicating a generous or excessive amount. Often implies 'more than enough' or 'plenty.' (十分すぎるほどたくさんある様子を表す。話し言葉で使われることが多い。)
- ぶかぶか: Often used for clothes, shoes, or rings that are too big and loose. It's an onomatopoeia describing the visual or tactile sensation of looseness.
- たんまり: An informal expression indicating a generous or excessive amount. Often implies 'more than enough' or 'plenty.' (十分すぎるほどたくさんある様子を表す。話し言葉で使われることが多い。)
- ぶかぶか: Often used for clothes, shoes, or rings that are too big and loose. It's an onomatopoeia describing the visual or tactile sensation of looseness.
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