hokkori
A gentle, heartwarming feeling — like drinking warm soup on a cold day, hearing a touching story, or seeing something endearing. The warmth is emotional rather than physical. Often associated with food (焼き芋でほっこり), but the core meaning is inner comfort.
💡Drinking warm miso soup — 'The miso soup makes me feel hokkori inside.'
温かい味噌汁を飲んでほっこりした。
I felt hokkori after drinking warm miso soup.
Eating grandma's homemade stew always makes me feel ___.
おばあちゃんの手作りシチューを食べると○○する。