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ビックリマーク (びっくりまーく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
exclamation mark ; exclamation point
Casual, colloquial term for the punctuation mark '!'. Often used in informal writing or speech, especially by children or in lighthearted contexts. The standard term is 感嘆符 (かんたんふ).
ビックリマーク
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The child asked, 'What's a bikkuri mark?'
Written forms ビックリマーク
Common katakana spelling; the word is a playful compound of びっくり (surprise) and マーク (mark).
びっくりマーク
Mixed hiragana-katakana spelling; less common but still seen.
Similar words 感かん 嘆たん 符ふ Formal, standard term for exclamation mark. ビックリマーク is a casual, colloquial alternative.
びっくり Means 'surprise'; ビックリマーク literally combines 'surprise' with 'mark', reflecting the emotional impact of '!'.
Etymology A playful compound of びっくり (surprise) and マーク (mark), likely coined in the late 20th century. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects the colloquial tendency to create descriptive terms for punctuation.
