くりくり

Frequency:

1an onomatopoeic/mimetic word describing round, bright eyes or small tight curls (e.g., 'big round eyes').

Noun or Verb Acting PrenominallyGroup 3 VerbNoun Taking 'の'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

赤ちゃんはくりくりした目でこっちを見ている。

The baby is looking this way with big, round eyes.

彼女のくりくりの髪型がとても可愛い。

Her curly (small-ringlet) hairstyle is very cute.

うれしくて彼はくりくりと目を輝かせた。

He brightened his eyes (made them look round and lively) with happiness.

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