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Texture & Touch

ぽてっと

pote-tto

Plump and round; plopping down softly

Describes something adorably round and plump (chubby cheeks, a round nose), or the soft motion of plopping down into a seat. Cute and gentle.

💡A baby's hands — 'The baby had pote-tto little hands.'

Example

ぽてっとした頬がかわいい。

Her pote-tto plump cheeks are adorable.

Quiz yourself

The toddler's ___ cheeks were irresistible to pinch.

幼児の○○とした頬をつい触りたくなる。

plumpchubbyroundcutesoft
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