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How to say 'Warm' in Japanese | ぽかぽか

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The Japanese word for Warm is 'Pokapoka', written as ぽかぽか in Japanese.

    Meaning

    Warm

    Reading

    Pokapoka

    Explanation

    The Japanese adverb 'ぽかぽか' describes a pleasant, comfortable warmth, often associated with sunlight or a cozy atmosphere. It conveys a sense of gentle, soothing heat rather than intense or uncomfortable warmth. For example: The sun feels warm「日差しがぽかぽかする」(ひざしがぽかぽかする). This kotatsu is warm「このこたつはぽかぽかだ」(このこたつはぽかぽかだ). It is often used to describe weather, objects, or environments that provide a comforting and mild warmth.

    Part Of Speech

    adverb

    Frequency

    7032

    Composition

    hiragana

    Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word ぽかぽか

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    Po
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ka

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'Pokapoka' means 'Warm' .

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