Nihongo Tree
TWIG · WORD GROUP IN MIMETIC WORDS, ADVERBS & ADJECTIVES

にっこり

Mimetic words
12 leaves
0 of 12 words known
Show
LEAVES · WORDS IN MIMETIC WORDS
N3
nikkoriwith a sweet smile (smiling warmly)Not yet
IN A SENTENCE
The teacher smiled warmly and nodded.
N3
nonbirileisurely, carefree (relaxing without hurry)Not yet
IN A SENTENCE
On my days off I want to relax at home.
N3
battariby chance (bumping into someone); with a thudNot yet
IN A SENTENCE
I ran into a friend at the station.
N3
pittariexactly, snugly (a perfect fit)Not yet
IN A SENTENCE
This shirt fits perfectly.
N3
bonyarivaguely, absent-mindedly (spacing out)Not yet
IN A SENTENCE
I was spacing out in class and didn't hear the teacher.
N3
futosuddenly, by chance (a passing thought)Not yet
IN A SENTENCE
I suddenly remembered the old days.
N3
haa(sigh) huh, yes (a flat, unsure reply)Not yet
IN A SENTENCE
"Do you understand?" "Well, sort of."
N3
maawell, so-so (softens a reply or opinion)Not yet
IN A SENTENCE
"How are you?" "Well, so-so, I guess."
N2
nikonikosmiling, beamingNot yet
IN A SENTENCE
My grandmother is always beaming.
N2
sukkirirefreshed; neat and cleanNot yet
IN A SENTENCE
I felt refreshed after cleaning.
kirakirasparkling, glitteringNot yet
IN A SENTENCE
The sea is sparkling.
banbang! slam! (sudden loud sound)Not yet
IN A SENTENCE
The door slammed shut with a bang.

Green card = marked known in flash cardsTap a play button to hear the word or its sentenceTap a word or Study to open it as a flash card