also: ちゃぽちゃぽ · ぼちゃぼちゃ · ぴちゃぴちゃ · ぱちゃぱちゃ · ばちゃばちゃ
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Mimetic word for the sound or motion of water splashing gently, such as paddling, washing, or light waves.
子供がプールでぽちゃぽちゃ遊んでいる。
The children are splashing around in the pool.
小川の水がぽちゃぽちゃと流れている。
The stream water is flowing with a gentle splashing sound.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Only with reading ぽちゃぽちゃ
Describes a cute, slightly chubby appearance, often for babies, cheeks, or small animals. Restricted to the reading ぽちゃぽちゃ.
赤ちゃんのぽちゃぽちゃしたほっぺたがかわいい。
The baby's chubby cheeks are cute.
この子猫はぽちゃぽちゃしていて愛らしい。
This kitten is plump and adorable.