ほっかり

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

pleasantly warm

Describes a gentle, comfortable warmth, often of the air, a room, or a feeling. Mimetic word.

• ストーブのそばがほっかりと暖あたたかい。

  It's pleasantly warm near the stove.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

faintly; lightly

Used for something done or felt in a faint, light manner, such as a touch, a sound, or a memory. Mimetic word.

• ほっかりと肩かたをたたかれた。

  I was tapped lightly on the shoulder.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

suddenly; unexpectedly; accidentally

Indicates something happening abruptly or by chance, often with a nuance of carelessness. Mimetic word.

• ほっかりと秘ひ密みつを漏もらしてしまった。

  I accidentally let the secret slip.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

gaping wide; opening one's mouth wide

Describes a mouth or opening being wide, often in surprise or carelessness. Mimetic word.

• 彼かれはほっかりと口くちを開あけて驚おどろいていた。

  He was surprised with his mouth gaping wide.