ぽっちゃり

noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb

plump; chubby

Describes a pleasantly plump or slightly chubby appearance, often with a cute or endearing nuance. Commonly used for people, especially children or young women, and sometimes for animals or objects. Can be used adverbially with と or as a する verb.

• 彼かの女じょはぽっちゃりしていて可愛いかわいい。

  She is chubby and cute.

• この猫ねこはぽっちゃりと太ふとっている。

  This cat is plump.