とろり

Alternative writings: トロリ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic/mimetic word describing something viscous, creamy, or melting—thick and smooth in texture or becoming soft and gooey.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

チーズがとろりと溶けてパンにからんだ。

The cheese melted and creamily clung to the bread.

温めたスープがとろりとしていて体が温まる。

The warmed soup was thick and comforting.

チョコレートがとろりと流れ出した。

The chocolate flowed out in a smooth, gooey stream.

2

A mimetic word describing a sleepy, drowsy, or half-asleep state—appearing dozy or sluggish.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

夜更けに彼はとろりとした目でテレビを見ていた。

Late at night he watched TV with drowsy eyes.

授業中、窓際の猫がとろりと眠っていた。

During the class, the cat by the window was dozing drowsily.