adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Mimetic sound of smoke, steam, or a steam locomotive puffing. Often used with と.
機関車がぽっぽと煙を吐いた。
The locomotive puffed out smoke.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
feeling hot; flushed
Describes a sensation of heat in the body, often from embarrassment, fever, or exertion. Can be used with する.
恥ずかしくて顔がぽっぽした。
I felt my face flush with embarrassment.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
cooing (of a pigeon)
Mimetic sound of a pigeon or dove cooing. Often used with と.
鳩がぽっぽと鳴いている。
The pigeon is cooing.
noun
Child's word for a train, from the sound of a steam locomotive. Often used in compounds like 汽車ぽっぽ.
See also: 汽車ぽっぽ
子どもが「ぽっぽ、来た！」と叫んだ。
The child shouted, 'The choo-choo is here!'
noun
Child's word for a pigeon or dove, from the cooing sound. Often used in compounds like はとぽっぽ.
See also: はとぽっぽ
公園でぽっぽにパンをあげた。
I fed bread to the pigeons in the park.