ぷかぷか

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

floating lightly; bobbing

Describes something floating gently on water or in the air, often with a carefree or relaxed feeling.

• 湖みずうみにボートがぷかぷか浮うかんでいる。

  A boat is floating lightly on the lake.

• 風ふう船せんが空そらにぷかぷかと上あがっていった。

  The balloon floated up into the sky.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

puffing; smoking leisurely

Mimics the sound or action of puffing on a pipe or cigarette, often in a relaxed manner.

• おじいさんがパイプをぷかぷかふかしている。

  The old man is puffing on his pipe.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

tooting; blowing

Describes the sound of blowing a horn, trumpet, or whistle, often in a light or playful way.

• 子こ供どもが笛ふえをぷかぷか吹ふいている。

  The child is tooting a whistle.