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JLPT N3 Intermediate

粘々

「ねばねば」

Sticky, slimy, or gooey consistency.

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ネバネバ katakana form
ねばねばする verb form
Adverb (often with と), Suru verb, Noun

Sticky" / "Slimy" / "Gooey

Describes a highly viscous, stringy stickiness that typically stretches into threads when touched or pulled.

Example

納豆 は よく 混ぜる と 、 ねばねば に なる 。

If you mix natto well, it becomes sticky and stringy.

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粘々 (ねばねば)
ねばねば
Sticky, slimy, or gooey consistency.
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