“Grinning” in Japanese
Short answer
ニヤニヤ
niyaniya
Grinning in Japanese is “ニヤニヤ” (niyaniya). Full meaning: grinning, smirking.
Other ways to say “Grinning” in Japanese
にやにや
niyaniya grinning, smirking
ニマニマ
nimanima smiling, grinning
ニヤニヤッ
niyaniya grinning, smirking
にやにやっ
niyaniya grinning, smirking
ニヤ〳〵
niyaniya grinning, smirking
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