Frequency rank: 36,082. – 36,518. (for form こくり: 9,020. – 9,029.)
    adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
  1. nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.)onomatopoeic or mimetic word
  2. repeatedly nodding and dozing offonomatopoeic or mimetic word
  3. suddenly (dying)onomatopoeic or mimetic wordsee also ぽっくり
  4. noun or verb acting prenominally
  5. deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); richonomatopoeic or mimetic word
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  • Frequency rank: 36,082. – 36,518.
  • Frequency rank: 9,020. – 9,029.
  • Frequency rank: 9,030. – 9,039.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.)
  2. This meaning refers to the action of nodding one's head to indicate agreement or approval. It often shows acknowledgment of what someone else has said.
  3. repeatedly nodding and dozing off
  4. This meaning describes a state of being half-asleep while nodding, often due to drowsiness or boredom. It can suggest a lack of attention or engagement in the situation.
    I was dozing off in class while nodding repeatedly.
  5. suddenly (dying)
  6. This usage involves a sudden or unexpected event, particularly referring to a person's death or a sudden end to something. It conveys a sense of abruptness.
  7. deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
  8. This meaning describes something that has a profound intensity or richness, such as flavor, color, or any other characteristic that can be described as deep.
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