also: こくり
こっくりする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | こっくりする | こっくりしない |
| Polite | こっくりします | こっくりしません |
| Past polite | こっくりしました | こっくりしませんでした |
| Past | こっくりした | こっくりしなかった |
| Te-form | こっくりして | こっくりしないで |
| Desire | こっくりしたい | こっくりしたくない |
| Potential | こっくりできる | こっくりできない |
| Passive | こっくりされる | こっくりされない |
| Causative | こっくりさせる | こっくりさせない |
| Causative passive | こっくりさせられる | こっくりさせられない |
| Volitional | こっくりしよう | |
| Polite volitional | こっくりしましょう | |
| Imperative | こっくりしろ | こっくりするな |
| Conditional | こっくりすれば | こっくりしなければ |
| Tara conditional | こっくりしたら | こっくりしなかったら |
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
nodding in agreement; nodding off briefly
Describes a single, distinct nod, often in agreement or as a brief doze. Used adverbially with と or as a する verb.
彼は私の提案にこっくりとうなずいた。
He nodded firmly in agreement with my suggestion.
During the meeting, he started dozing off, his head nodding repeatedly.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
nodding off repeatedly; dozing
Emphasizes the repetitive motion of the head dropping forward when fighting sleep. Often used in the reduplicated form こっくりこっくり.
An old man is nodding off repeatedly on the train.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Rare, literary use for a sudden death. Often collocates with 死ぬ. Compare ぽっくり, which is more common for this meaning.
See also: ぽっくり
He died suddenly.
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal adjective use, describing something with a deep, rich quality. Often used for food, drink, or colors.
This curry has a deep, rich flavor.
She is wearing a deep red lipstick.