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もちもち
mochimochi
Description
「もちもち」は、パンやおもちのように、やわらかくてよくのびる食感を表す言葉です。
"もちもち" describes a soft and stretchy texture like that of bread or mochi.
食べ物だけでなく、赤ちゃんの肌が「もちもち」だと言うこともあります。
Not only food, but a baby's skin can also be described as "もちもち".
Meanings
もちもちmochimochi
soft, springy, and chewy in texture
このパンはもちもちしていておいしい。
This bread is chewy and delicious.
もちもちmochimochi
soft and smooth to the touch (skin)
赤ちゃんの肌はもちもちだ。
A baby's skin is soft and supple.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
derived from 餅 (mochi, rice cake), whose sticky chewy texture the word imitates.
- Nuance
often used with する (もちもちする) to describe a pleasant, elastic feel.
In videos
“値段は確か半分以下なんすけど、麺がね、めっちゃもちもちしてて。”
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