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ぷるぷる
purupuru
Description
「ぷるぷる」は、やわらかくてよくゆれる物のようすを表す言葉です。
"ぷるぷる" is a word that describes something soft and wobbly.
ゼリーやプリン、赤ちゃんのほっぺなどによく使います。
It is often used for jelly, pudding, or a baby's cheeks.
Meanings
ぷるぷるpurupuru
soft, jiggly, wobbly (of a springy texture)
このゼリーはぷるぷるしていておいしい。
This jelly is jiggly and delicious.
ぷるぷるpurupuru
trembling or quivering slightly
寒くて手がぷるぷるふるえた。
It was so cold that my hands were trembling.
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Notes
- Etymology
mimetic (onomatopoeia) word; often used with する to describe a soft, bouncy feel.
- Nuance
ぷるぷる suggests appealing softness/moistness; ぶるぶる implies shivering from cold or fear.
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