noun
hard lump under the skin; swollen node
Refers to a palpable, often movable, hard lump beneath the skin, such as a swollen lymph node or a benign tumor. Common in medical or everyday contexts.
首の後ろにぐりぐりがある。
There's a hard lump on the back of my neck.
このぐりぐりは痛くないけど、気になる。
This lump doesn't hurt, but it bothers me.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
grinding; pressing and rubbing with a turning motion
Describes the action of pressing and rubbing something with a circular or grinding motion, often with a knuckle or elbow. Can be used as an adverb with と or as a する verb.
肩をぐりぐりと押してもらった。
I had my shoulders pressed and rubbed in a grinding motion.
彼は肘で私の背中をぐりぐりした。
He ground his elbow into my back.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
rolling one's eyes; goggling; googly eyes
Refers to eyes rolling or bulging, often in surprise, or to the appearance of googly eyes. Can be used adverbially or as a する verb.
驚いて目をぐりぐりさせた。
I rolled my eyes in surprise.
その人形はぐりぐりの目をしている。
That doll has googly eyes.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
rattling sound
Mimetic for a rattling or grinding sound, such as something hard rolling around inside a container. Less common than the other senses.
箱の中で何かがぐりぐりと音を立てている。
Something is making a rattling sound inside the box.