ぽくぽく

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

rhythmically beating; with a hollow tapping sound

Describes a steady, hollow tapping or beating sound, such as a gong, wooden block, or drum. Often used with と and verbs like 鳴る or 叩く.

• お寺てらの鐘かねがぽくぽくと鳴なっている。

  The temple bell is ringing with a hollow, rhythmic sound.

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

clip-clopping; with a clopping sound

Mimics the sound of horse hooves or similar light, rhythmic footsteps. Commonly used with と and verbs like 歩く or 鳴る.

• 馬うまがぽくぽくと道みちを歩あるいている。

  The horse is clip-clopping along the road.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

crumbly; flaky

Describes a dry, crumbly texture, such as well-cooked potatoes or baked goods. Often used with の to modify nouns. Related to ほくほく, but with a lighter, more delicate nuance.

See also: ほくほく

• このじゃがいもはぽくぽくしていて美味おいしい。

  These potatoes are crumbly and delicious.

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

ambling; strolling leisurely

Describes a relaxed, unhurried way of walking, often with a light, bouncy step. Used with と and verbs like 歩く.

• 公こう園えんをぽくぽくと散さん歩ぽする。

  I take a leisurely stroll in the park.

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

dozing; nodding off

Describes the state of lightly dozing or nodding off, often with a rhythmic head movement. Used with と and verbs like 居眠りする.

• 会かい議ぎ中ちゅうにぽくぽくと居い眠ねむりしてしまった。

  I dozed off during the meeting.