ハフハフ

Alternative writings: はふはふ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic word for the sound/action of puffing or blowing on hot food to cool it (often written ハフハフ, フーフー, はふはふ).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ラーメンが熱くてハフハフ言いながら食べた。

The ramen was hot, and I ate it while puffing and saying 'huff huff'.

子どもがハフハフしてスープを冷ましている姿がかわいい。

The child puffing to cool the soup looks cute.

熱々のカレーをハフハフしながら皿に移した。

I transferred the piping-hot curry to a plate while puffing to cool it.

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