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ぱちくり

pachikuri

Blinking in surprise

Opening and closing the eyes wide in surprise or confusion. The blink of someone who can't believe what they're seeing.

💡Waking up to find a cat on your chest — 'I blinked pachikuri in confusion.'

Example

突然のニュースに目をぱちくりさせた。

I blinked pachikuri at the sudden news.

Quiz yourself

She blinked ___ when she saw her surprise birthday party.

サプライズパーティーを見て、彼女は目を○○させた。

blinkingsurpriseconfusioneyeswide-eyed
Intermediate