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ぼこぼこ

boko-boko

Repeated punching, pummeling

The dull, repeated thumping of fists hitting something — punching a sandbag, beating someone up, or a series of dented impacts.

💡Boxing practice — 'He hit the sandbag boko-boko without stopping.'

Example

サンドバッグをぼこぼこに殴った。

He punched the sandbag boko-boko.

Quiz yourself

The boxer ___ pummeled the heavy bag during training.

ボクサーが練習でサンドバッグを○○に殴った。

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