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がみがみ

gami-gami

Nagging, scolding repeatedly

Harsh, repetitive scolding that grates on the listener's nerves. The voiced 'g' sound adds an aggressive, unpleasant edge to the nagging.

💡A child complaining — 'Mom is always gami-gami telling me to clean my room.'

Example

母にがみがみ叱られた。

I got gami-gami scolded by my mother.

Quiz yourself

My dad is always ___ about keeping the house tidy.

父はいつも家をきれいにしろと○○言う。

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Intermediate