ぱちくり

Alternative writings: パチクリ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeia for blinking or opening the eyes in surprise; to blink rapidly or open one's eyes wide, often from surprise or confusion.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女は突然の質問にぱちくりした。

She blinked in surprise at the sudden question.

赤ちゃんがぱちくりと目を開けた。

The baby opened its eyes and blinked.

冗談を聞いてみんながぱちくりした。

Everyone blinked in surprise at the joke.

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