げっぷ
げっぷ
noun
burp, belch
1.
burp, belch
The release of gas from the stomach through the mouth, often making a sound. Also called おくび in more formal contexts.
FORMAL ALTERNATIVE: おくび is a more formal/literary word for burp.
USAGE: げっぷ is considered impolite in Japanese culture, especially in public or at the table. Unlike some cultures where burping may signal satisfaction with a meal, it's considered rude in Japan.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- げっぷが出る (to burp - intransitive)
- げっぷを出す (to let out a burp)
- げっぷを出させる (to make someone burp - esp. for babies)
BABY CARE: After feeding a baby, parents pat the baby's back to help them げっぷを出す to prevent discomfort from swallowed air.
ONOMATOPOEIA: The sound of a burp may be written as ゲップ or げぷっ.