japanomatopoeia

May 6, 2011

japanomatopoeia

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2011 Korokoro ころころ Rolling (trademark name of a sticky roller used to clean dust) A high, clear, pleasant sound such as the ringing of a bell or a young girl’s giggle Fat and round Something that changes frequently, such as the topic of a conversation Example: かいだんをコロコロところげおちた。(They rolled down […]

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2011

Kohji Shiiki

Korokoro ころころ

  • Rolling (trademark name of a sticky roller used to clean dust)
  • A high, clear, pleasant sound such as the ringing of a bell or a young girl’s giggle
  • Fat and round
  • Something that changes frequently, such as the topic of a conversation

Example: かいだんをコロコロところげおちた。(They rolled down the stairs)