ネチネチ

Alternative writings: ねちねち
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1describing something sticky or gooey; sticky/glutinous in texture or feel (onomatopoeic).

AdverbGroup 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

手にネチネチしたものがついて洗っても取れなかった。

Something sticky was on my hand and wouldn't come off even after washing.

あの飴は溶けてネチネチしているから気をつけて食べてね。

Be careful eating that candy; it has melted and become gooey.

暑くて汗で髪がネチネチして不快だ。

It's hot and my hair is sticky with sweat — it's uncomfortable.

2persisting in a nagging or clinging way; being annoyingly persistent or tenacious in speech or behavior.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女は謝っているのに、ネチネチといつまでも文句を言っている。

Even though she apologized, he keeps nagging her persistently.

ネチネチ言うのはやめて、はっきり伝えたほうがいい。

Stop being so nagging; it's better to say it clearly.

彼は別れた恋人のことをネチネチ引きずっている。

He keeps dwelling on his ex-girlfriend in a clingy, persistent way.

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