ペロペロ

Alternative writings: ぺろぺろ
Frequency:
1

Onomatopoeia for licking or lapping something with the tongue or mouth.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

子供がアイスクリームをペロペロと舐めている。

The child is licking an ice cream.

犬が飼い主の手をペロペロ舐めた。

The dog licked its owner's hand.

猫が皿をペロペロと舐めてきれいにした。

The cat licked the dish clean.

2

Onomatopoeic expression for eating or gobbling something up quickly.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼は昼ご飯をペロペロと平らげた。

He gobbled down his lunch.

子どもがお菓子をペロペロと食べてしまった。

The child quickly ate up the snacks.

彼女はケーキをペロペロと平らげた。

She quickly finished the cake.