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Food & Drink

ごっくん

gokkun

Gulping, swallowing in one go

The single gulp of swallowing — taking medicine, swallowing a big bite, or finishing the last drop of a drink.

💡Taking medicine — 'She swallowed the pill gokkun!'

Example

薬をごっくんと飲み込んだ。

She swallowed the medicine gokkun.

Quiz yourself

The child ___ swallowed the juice in one gulp.

子供がジュースを○○飲んだ。

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Intermediate