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むっちり Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
plump ; chubby ; voluptuous
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Describes a pleasantly full, soft, and rounded body shape, often with a positive or affectionate nuance. Can be used for people, body parts, or sometimes objects. Related to ムチムチ, but むっちり often implies a firmer, more compact plumpness.
See also: ムチムチ
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Her plump figure is attractive.
Written forms むっちり Usage 75%
Standard hiragana spelling for this mimetic word.
ムッチリ Usage 25%
Katakana spelling, often used for emphasis or stylistic effect.
Similar words ムチムチ ムチムチ is similar but often implies a softer, more bouncy plumpness, while むっちり suggests a firmer, more compact fullness.
Etymology Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely derived from the sound-symbolic root むち (much) associated with soft, plump things, with the っちり ending adding a sense of compactness or firmness.
