べったり

Frequency rank: 10,997. – 11,018.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle

sticking; clingingonomatopoeic or mimetic word
with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hardonomatopoeic or mimetic word
all over; thicklyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

Forms

べったりFrequency rank: 10,997. – 11,018.
ベッタリFrequency rank: 31,637. – 31,911.

Generated definitions (experimental)

sticking; clinging

This meaning describes a physical or metaphorical state of being attached strongly or firmly to something. It can refer to objects adhering to each other or the emotional intensity of a relationship.

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He is sticking to me closely.

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She is clinging closely to him.

with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard

This usage conveys a sense of the intensity or forcefulness of an action, often implying a loud or noticeable impact, similar to when something drops or sits down abruptly.

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He sat down on the chair with a smack.

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The child fell down on the floor with a thud.

all over; thickly

This meaning indicates a pervasive presence or distribution of something, often implying abundance or density, such as a thick layer of something spread over a surface.

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Dust was thickly piled up all over the house.

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She spread cream thickly all over the cake.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to stick tightlyto sit down with a smacka clinging stateto cling or stick all overthick tearsthickly applied painta very close or clinging relationshipclothes that cling tightlyhands that are stuck togetheraffection that is clingy

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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There's ketchup all over your mouth.

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