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ぷすぷす

pusu-pusu

Pricking or poking repeatedly

The sound and sensation of a needle or sharp object being poked into something soft repeatedly — acupuncture, pinning fabric, or poking holes in food.

💡Poking holes with a needle — 'She poked pusu-pusu with the needle.'

Example

針でクッションをぷすぷす刺した。

She poked the cushion pusu-pusu with a needle.

Quiz yourself

She poked the cushion ___ with a needle.

針でクッションを○○刺した。

prickingpokingneedlepiercingsoft
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