ダブ
dabu
To dab (apply something by softly tapping) in Japanese is ダブ (dabu).
The term ダブ is used to describe the action of applying a substance or something to a surface using a soft tapping motion.
Meaning: apply softly tapping (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dabu.
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the term ダブ is actually a loanword from the English 'dub', used primarily in professional contexts like video editing or sound mixing. It does not describe the physical motion of tapping as the English word 'dab' does.
- In modern Japanese pop culture, ダブ can also refer to the 'dab' dance move. This creates a humorous ambiguity when the word is used in a fashion or makeup tutorial.
- In Japanese gaming and sports, ダブ can be short for 'double', referring to a double-kill or a duplicate item in an inventory.
Example conversation
Misaki is giving skincare advice to Hiroto.
- 美咲 Misakiここは優しくダブしてね。koko wa yasashiku dabu shite ne.Dab gently right here.
- 大翔 Hirotoこうやってダブればいいの？kou yatte dabureba ii no?Should I dab it like this?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、そうだよ。un, sou da yo.Yes, that's right.
- 大翔 Hirotoなるほど、わかった。naruhodo, wakatta.I see, I get it.
