ポロリ

Alternative writings: ぽろり
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeia for something (like a tear or a drop of dew) falling off or coming off with a single small drop.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

感動してポロリと涙がこぼれた。

I was moved and a tear slipped out.

朝露が葉からポロリと落ちた。

A drop of morning dew fell off the leaf.

映画の終盤で彼女はポロリと泣いた。

Near the end of the movie she cried just a little.

2

An onomatopoeia for something falling off or slipping out of one's hands; 'to drop off' with a light sound.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

箱を持っていたら、中から小さなビスがポロリと落ちた。

While carrying the box, a small screw fell out with a light clink.

帽子を取ったらボタンがポロリと外れた。

When I took off the hat, a button popped off.

握力が弱くて、電話が手からポロリと落ちてしまった。

My grip was weak and the phone slipped out of my hand.

3

An onomatopoeia for inadvertently letting something slip out (such as a secret or one's true feelings); to blurt out unexpectedly.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼に好意があることをポロリと言ってしまって、恥ずかしかった。

I accidentally blurted out that I liked him, and it was embarrassing.

酔ってポロリと昔のことを話してしまった。

I got drunk and ended up letting slip things from the past.

注意深く話さないと、重要な情報をポロリと出してしまうかもしれない。

If you don't speak carefully, you might accidentally let out important information.