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ほくほく
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Meanings

  • adverb (fukushi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no', onomatopoeic or mimetic
    1. soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; fresh-baked; fresh from the oven
  • adverb (fukushi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, onomatopoeic or mimetic
    2. being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself

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ほくほく
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