がぶり

Frequency:
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An onomatopoeic adverb emphasizing a forceful bite, gulp, or snap (as in 'to bite off suddenly' or 'to gulp down').

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女はリンゴをがぶりとかじった。

She took a big bite of the apple.

犬がエサを見てがぶりと飛びついた。

The dog lunged and snapped up the food.

驚いてパンをがぶりと口に入れてしまった。

Startled, I stuffed a piece of bread into my mouth.