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ほくほく

hoku-hoku

Steamy, fluffy warmth

The warm, crumbly-soft texture of a freshly baked potato or steamed sweet potato — comforting and starchy.

💡Eating a baked sweet potato in winter — 'This sweet potato is hoku-hoku!'

Example

焼き芋がほくほくで美味しい。

The roasted sweet potato is hoku-hoku and delicious.

Quiz yourself

The baked potato is ___ and warm inside.

じゃがいもが○○で温かい。

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