adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a sudden, often unexpected death. Commonly used with 死ぬ (to die).
祖父はぽっくりと亡くなった。
My grandfather passed away suddenly.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
with a snap; brittly
Used for something breaking cleanly or snapping, often with a dry, brittle sound.
枝がぽっくりと折れた。
The branch snapped with a clean break.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
softly swelling; plumply
Describes something softly rounded or swelling, often used for shapes like plump cheeks or rounded objects.
赤ちゃんのほっぺたがぽっくりと膨らんでいる。
The baby's cheeks are plump and soft.