also: こくり
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.
会議中
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.
電車の中でおじいさんがこっくりこっくりしている。
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
彼はこっくりと死んだ。
He died suddenly.
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal adjective use, describing something with a deep, rich quality. Often used for food, drink, or colors.
このカレーはこっくりした味わいだ。
This curry has a deep, rich flavor.
彼女はこっくりした赤の口紅をつけている。
She is wearing a deep red lipstick.