にょっきり

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

sticking out prominently; rising up

Describes something long and thin suddenly appearing or protruding, often with a sense of abruptness. Common with plants, towers, or objects that stand out against their surroundings.

• 庭にわに竹たけの子こがにょっきり生はえてきた。

  A bamboo shoot suddenly sprouted up in the garden.

• 遠とおくに高たかい塔とうがにょっきりと立たっている。

  A tall tower stands out prominently in the distance.