どっかり

Alternative writings: ドッカリ
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1An onomatopoeic adverb expressing plopping or flumping down heavily (e.g., sitting or putting something down with weight).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼は疲れてソファにどっかり座った。

He was tired and plopped down heavily onto the sofa.

買い物袋を床にどっかり置いたら、猫が驚いて逃げた。

When I plunked the shopping bag down on the floor, the cat got startled and ran away.

彼女は動じずにどっかり構えて、話を最後まで聞いた。

She sat firmly and calmly, listening to the whole story.

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