こっくり

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

nodding in agreement; nodding off briefly

Describes a single, distinct nod, often in agreement or as a brief doze. Used adverbially with と or as a する verb.

• 彼かれは私わたしの提てい案あんにこっくりとうなずいた。

  He nodded firmly in agreement with my suggestion.

• 会かい議ぎ中ちゅう、彼かれはこっくりこっくりと居い眠ねむりを始はじめた。

  During the meeting, he started dozing off, his head nodding repeatedly.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

nodding off repeatedly; dozing

Emphasizes the repetitive motion of the head dropping forward when fighting sleep. Often used in the reduplicated form こっくりこっくり.

• 電でん車しゃの中なかでおじいさんがこっくりこっくりしている。

  An old man is nodding off repeatedly on the train.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

suddenly (dying)

Rare, literary use for a sudden death. Often collocates with 死ぬ. Compare ぽっくり, which is more common for this meaning.

See also: ぽっくり

• 彼かれはこっくりと死しんだ。

  He died suddenly.

noun-modifying (irregular)

deep; rich (flavor, color)

Prenominal adjective use, describing something with a deep, rich quality. Often used for food, drink, or colors.

• このカレーはこっくりした味あじわいだ。

  This curry has a deep, rich flavor.

• 彼かの女じょはこっくりした赤あかの口くち紅べにをつけている。

  She is wearing a deep red lipstick.