ごくごく
Meanings
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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
gulp down; drink in big gulps
Mimetic adverb describing the sound or action of drinking large amounts quickly and audibly. Often used with 飲む.
He gulped down the water.
On a hot day, I want to gulp down cold barley tea.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をごくごくと飲むto gulp down a drink noisily
I gulped down the cold barley tea.
- 〈物〉をごくごく飲むto drink something in big gulps
I was thirsty, so I gulped down the water.