ぐでたま
gudetama
ぐでたま (gudetama) is the Japanese name for the Sanrio character known as the lazy egg.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a portmanteau of gude gude, which describes the sound of being limp or listless and tamago, meaning egg.
How do you pronounce it?
gudetama
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the phrase gude gude is an example of onomatopoeia used to mimic a physical sensation rather than a sound.
- The term gude gude is not just about physical limpness but can also describe someone making rambling or incoherent excuses.
- The character is a humorous subversion of the Japanese culinary obsession with the 'perfect' soft-boiled egg.
Examples in context
- ぐでたまのグッズが欲しいです。Gudetama no guzzu ga hoshii desu.I want some Gudetama goods.
- ぐでたまはとてもかわいいですね。Gudetama wa totemo kawaii desu ne.Gudetama is very cute, isn't he?
- あのキャラクターはぐでたまです。Ano kyarakutaa wa Gudetama desu.That character is Gudetama.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are looking at stationery in a store.
- 蓮 Ren見て、このぐでたまのノート！Mite, kono Gudetama no nōto!Look, this Gudetama notebook!
- 美咲 Misaki本当だ。すごくいいですね。Hontō da. Sugoku ii desu ne.You're right. It's really nice.
- 蓮 Ren美咲さんも好きですか？Misaki-san mo suki desu ka?Do you like Gudetama too, Misaki?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、大好きです。Hai, daisuki desu.Yes, I love it.
