Have you ever seen someone so drunk they can barely stand?
Or watched a dog happily licking your hand?
In Japanese, both of these very different scenes can be described with one expressive word:
“Bero Bero” (べろべろ)
Let’s hear how it sounds:
What is “Bero Bero” (べろべろ)?
“Bero Bero” has two main meanings:
- Extremely drunk — to the point of slurred speech and unsteady movement
- Licking repeatedly with the tongue
The common image behind both meanings is the tongue —
either sticking out while licking, or loosened while drunk and unable to speak clearly.
Pronunciation
beh-ro beh-ro
(Say it loosely — like your tongue isn’t fully under control.)
Categories
Condition / Motion
What Does “Bero Bero” Look Like?
It looks like someone swaying with a red face after too many drinks.
It looks like a puppy excitedly licking your fingers.
It looks like a tongue sticking out playfully.
How Do You Say It?
Say it in a relaxed, sloppy tone:
Bero… bero…
Like someone who’s had one too many,
or like a happy dog licking ice cream.
Examples in Daily Life
Example 1: Completely drunk
After the party,
he could barely walk straight —
bero bero.
Example 2: A dog licking happily
The puppy jumped up
and licked her hand —
bero bero!
Cultural Note
In English, you might say:
- “Wasted”
- “Hammered”
- “Lick lick”
But “bero bero” is playful and expressive.
For drunkenness, it often implies:
- Slurred speech
- Flushed face
- No self-control
For licking, it’s more exaggerated than “pero pero” (ぺろぺろ),
and feels messier or more enthusiastic.
It’s a fun, slightly chaotic word —
perfect for comedy scenes.
Watch & Feel the “Bero Bero” World!
Feel the “Bero Bero” — Completely Drunk
Try Using It!
When someone is obviously drunk…
When a pet won’t stop licking…
When things get a little silly…
Say it playfully:
Bero bero〜
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