ゴロン

Alternative writings: ごろん
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic word expressing flopping down or rolling over (with a flop); commonly used to describe lying down casually or something rolling heavily.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

仕事から帰ってきてソファにゴロンと横になった。

I came home from work and flopped down on the sofa.

子猫が床の上でゴロンと転がって遊んでいる。

The kitten is rolling around on the floor with a soft flop.

休みの日は布団にゴロンとして本を読むのが好きだ。

On my days off I like to lie down in the futon and read a book.