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ずんぐり

zunguri

Short and stocky; squat

Having a short, thick, rounded body shape. Compact and solid rather than tall and lean. Often used affectionately.

💡Used to describe stocky body types, short thick bottles, stubby fingers, or compact animals.

Example

ずんぐりした体型のペンギンがよちよち歩いていた。

The short, stocky penguin waddled along.

Quiz yourself

The ___ little teapot was the most popular item in the shop.

___した小さな急須がお店で一番人気だった。

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