べらべら
べらべら
adverb, onomatopoeia
chattering away; talking on and on; (speaking) fluently
informalonomatopoeia
1.
rattling on; chattering; (speaking) volubly or fluently
Describes speaking rapidly, fluently, and at length. Depending on context it can be negative (blabbing, talking too much, revealing what one shouldn't) or neutral-to-positive (speaking a language fluently and effortlessly).
Describes fast, flowing, nonstop speech. Often written with と as べらべらと.
Usage
- Negative nuance: talking too much or revealing what should be kept quiet — 秘密をべらべら話す (to blab a secret)
- Neutral or positive nuance: speaking a foreign language fluently — 英語をべらべら話す (to speak English fluently)
Similar words
- ぺらぺら: very close in meaning; especially common for fluent foreign-language ability
Related Words
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ぺらぺら (very close in meaning)