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べったり

bettari

Stuck on, clinging tightly, smeared on

Describes something stuck flat against a surface, or a person who clings closely to someone. Can be physical (sticker stuck on) or interpersonal (clingy child).

💡A child with their mother — 'The toddler is always bettari clinging to his mom.'

Example

子供がお母さんにべったりくっついている。

The child is bettari stuck to his mother.

Quiz yourself

There was jam ___ all over his face after breakfast.

朝食のあと、ジャムが顔に○○ついていた。

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