くりくり

Frequency:
1

an onomatopoeic/mimetic word describing round, bright eyes or small tight curls (e.g., 'big round eyes').

Noun or Verb Acting PrenominallyIrregular VerbNoun Taking 'の'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

赤ちゃんはくりくりした目でこっちを見ている。

The baby is looking this way with big, round eyes.

彼女のくりくりの髪型がとても可愛い。

Her curly (small-ringlet) hairstyle is very cute.

うれしくて彼はくりくりと目を輝かせた。

He brightened his eyes (made them look round and lively) with happiness.

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