adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
sniff-sniff (of an animal)
Mimetic word for the sound or action of an animal sniffing repeatedly, often with curiosity.
犬がクンクンと地面のにおいをかいでいる。
The dog is sniff-sniffing the ground.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
whining; whimpering
Mimetic word for a soft, repeated crying sound, like a child or small animal whimpering.
赤ちゃんがクンクン泣いている。
The baby is whimpering.