ぽっこり

Alternative writings: ポッコリ
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Describes something that is rounded and slightly sticking out; commonly used for a bulging belly. A mimetic word often used adverbially as 'pokkori'.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

最近お腹がぽっこり出てきたので、運動を始めた。

My belly has been sticking out recently, so I started exercising.

ポッコリと膨らんだ箱が床に置かれていた。

A box that was bulging was placed on the floor.

ジャケットのポケットに財布がぽっこりはみ出している。

A wallet is sticking out of the jacket pocket.

お腹をへこませると、ぽっこりが少し目立たなくなる。

If you pull in your stomach, the bulge becomes a little less noticeable.

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