うまうま

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Meanings

1

adverb taking the 'to' particle

successfully; nicely; smoothly

usually written using kana alone

Adverb describing something going well or being done in a satisfactory manner. Often used with いく or やる.

仕し事ごとがうまうまと進すすんだ。
The work went smoothly.
彼かれはうまうまと試し験けんに合ごう格かくした。
He passed the exam successfully.

2

yummy food; yum-yum

usually written using kana alonechildren's language

Childish or casual expression for delicious food. Often used by or to children.

今日きょうのおやつはうまうまだよ。
Today's snack is yummy!
子こどもが「うまうま！」と言いって喜よろこんだ。
The child happily said 'yum-yum!'