noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
Describes a round, soft, and cute plumpness, often for babies, children, or a person's face or body. Can be affectionate.
赤ちゃんのまるぽちゃなほっぺたがかわいい。
The baby's chubby cheeks are cute.
彼女はまるぽちゃしていて、親しみやすい雰囲気だ。
She is plump and has a friendly vibe.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 丸ぽちゃ is rare.
Rare kanji spelling; the word is normally written in kana.
Compound of 丸 (maru, 'round') and ぽちゃ (pocha), a mimetic element suggesting plumpness or softness. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely arose as a colloquial, affectionate term.