English–Japanese
“doodle” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajirakugaki
Example
ノートに落書きをしないでください。nō to ni raku ga ki o shi na i de ku da sa i
Please do not doodle in your notebook.
How to say “doodle” in Japanese
“Doodle” in Japanese is 落書き (rakugaki).
Expresses the act or result of adding informal words or pictures to a surface rather than making a planned piece of writing or art.
Example sentences with 落書き
駅の壁にあった落書きが、きれいに消されています。eki no kabe ni a tta raku ga ki ga ki re i ni ke sa re te i ma su
The graffiti on the station wall has been completely erased.
Tips for using 落書き
- In everyday Japanese, 落書き (rakugaki) can refer to a harmless margin sketch or a prohibited wall marking, making the surrounding context important for its tone.