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whiny Meaning in Japanese (whiny 英語 意味)

泣き言を言う
泣き言を言う in English:whiny
IPA:ˈ(h)waini
Phonetic:ナキゴトヲイウ
Quick Answer • 要約

whiny の日本語の意味は「泣き言を言う」です。 (不満や不平を、特に甲高くうんざりするような声で頻繁に訴える様子を表す形容詞。)

Definitions of Whiny

  1. 1
    adjective(informal)
    泣き言を言う

    Describing someone who complains frequently, especially in a high-pitched, annoying voice.

    不満や不平を、特に甲高くうんざりするような声で頻繁に訴える様子を表す形容詞。

Example Sentences

“The toddler became whiny when he was tired.”

その幼児は疲れると泣き言を言った。

“She has a very whiny tone when she doesn't get what she wants.”

彼女は欲しいものが手に入らないと、とても泣き言を言うような口調になる。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

complainingquerulouspeevishirritable

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

cheerfulcontentedstoic

Inflected Word Forms

present participlewhining
nounwhine
nounwhininess

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

whiny voicecollocation

A voice that sounds like a complaint or a high-pitched moan.

whiny attitudecollocation

A persistently complaining or irritable disposition.