“To complain” in Japanese
Short answer
To complain in Japanese is “ごてる” (goteru). Full meaning: to grumble, to complain.
Other ways to say “To complain” in Japanese
ぼやく
boyaku to grumble, to complain
愚痴る
guchiru to grumble, to gripe, to complain
文句を言う
monkuwoiu to complain, to make a complaint
不足を言う
fusokuwoiu to complain, to express one's dissatisfaction
ブー垂れる
buutareru to complain, to grumble, to gripe
零す
ayasu to spill, to drop, to shed (tears); to grumble (about), to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
ボヤく
boyaku to grumble, to complain
文句をつける
monkuwotsukeru to complain, to lodge a complaint
クレームを出す
kureemuwodasu to complain
ごてん
goten to grumble, to complain
ボヤき
boyaki to grumble, to complain
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