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ひょっこり

hyokkori

Popping up unexpectedly

Appearing suddenly and unexpectedly — someone poking their head around a corner, a friend showing up without notice, or a cat appearing from nowhere.

💡A surprise visit — 'He hyokkori appeared at the door!'

Example

友達がひょっこり遊びに来た。

My friend hyokkori showed up for a visit.

Quiz yourself

The cat ___ peeked out from behind the curtain.

猫がカーテンの後ろから○○顔を出した。

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