adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Describes a sharp, sudden physical sensation like a needle prick or a biting pain. Often used with と.
注射の針がちくりと刺さった。
The injection needle pricked me sharply.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
tale-telling; tattling
Refers to the act of secretly informing on someone or telling tales, often with a negative connotation. Can be used as a noun or adverbially with と.
彼は先生に友達のことをちくりと言った。
He tattled on his friend to the teacher.