also: ころんころん
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes something small and round rolling lightly or repeatedly. Often used with 転がる or 転がす.
ビー玉がコロコロと床を転がった。
The marble rolled across the floor with a light rattling sound.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
bright ringing sound; high-pitched laugh
Mimics a small bell ringing or a light, cheerful laugh. Often used with 笑う or 鈴.
彼女はコロコロと明るく笑った。
She laughed brightly with a high-pitched, cheerful tone.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
frequently changing; fickle
Describes opinions, topics, or moods that shift easily and often. Can imply a lack of stability.
彼の意見はコロコロ変わる。
His opinions change frequently.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
losing easily; defeated one after another
Used when someone loses repeatedly or things are defeated in quick succession, often in games or competitions.
将棋でコロコロ負けてしまった。
I lost one game after another in shogi.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes a pleasantly round, chubby appearance, often of small animals, babies, or objects. Can be used with する to mean 'to be plump'.
この子犬はコロコロしていて可愛い。
This puppy is chubby and cute.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Mimics the light, rolling chirp of certain insects like crickets.
秋の夜、虫がコロコロと鳴いている。
On an autumn night, insects are chirping with a light rolling sound.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
croaking (of a frog); ribbit
Represents the sound of a frog croaking. Similar to ケロケロ but with a lighter, more rolling quality.
See also: ケロケロ
池からカエルのコロコロという声が聞こえる。
I can hear frogs croaking from the pond.
noun
lint roller; paint roller
Only with reading コロコロ / ころころ
Trademark-origin noun for a small hand-held roller, especially for removing lint or applying paint. Restricted to the main readings.
服のほこりをコロコロで取った。
I removed the dust from my clothes with a lint roller.