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Texture & Touch

むにゅっと

munyutto

Squishy, soft press

A gentle, yielding squish when pressed, like soft mochi, cheek flesh, or a marshmallow between fingers.

💡Used for pressing soft cheeks, squeezing mochi, poking marshmallows, or touching soft plush toys.

Example

赤ちゃんのほっぺをむにゅっとつまんだ。

I gently pinched the baby's soft, squishy cheek.

Quiz yourself

The mochi went ___ when I poked it with my finger.

お餅を指で突くと○○とへこんだ。

squishysoftyieldingpressinggentle
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