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ぷくぷく

puku-puku

Cutely chubby, pudgy

Describes adorable chubbiness — especially in babies, toddlers, or small animals. Round and soft-looking in an endearing way.

💡Looking at a baby's hands — 'Look at those puku-puku little fingers!'

Example

赤ちゃんのぷくぷくしたほっぺがかわいい。

The baby's puku-puku chubby cheeks are so cute.

Quiz yourself

The toddler's ___ arms were irresistibly cute.

幼児の○○した腕がたまらなくかわいい。

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