どっかり

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

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular 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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