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ムギュウ (むぎゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ムギュウ

Meanings

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noun

squeezing; hugging tightly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Onomatopoeic word for the sound or sensation of squeezing something or hugging someone firmly, often with affection or playful force.

子こどもがぬいぐるみをムギュウと抱だきしめた。
The child hugged the stuffed animal tightly with a 'mugyuu'.
パンがムギュウとつぶれてしまった。
The bread got squished with a 'mugyuu'.

Similar words

ぎゅう
ぎゅう is a similar onomatopoeia for squeezing or hugging, but ムギュウ implies a softer, more muffled, or affectionate squeeze.
むにゅ
むにゅ describes a softer, squishy sensation, often for something pliable like cheeks or dough, while ムギュウ suggests a firmer, tighter squeeze.

Etymology

Onomatopoeic word mimicking the sound or sensation of a tight, muffled squeeze. The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows common patterns of Japanese mimetic words.