Entry
ベロリ
berori
The action of taking a broad, single lick or devouring a surprisingly large amount of food until nothing is left.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word describes a wide, sweeping motion of the tongue when licking something. It is also commonly used to express eating a large portion of food entirely and effortlessly. The voiced 'b' sound makes the action feel heavier, broader, or coarser compared to the lighter 'perori'.
- A broad, wet licking motion.
- Effortlessly eating a large portion completely.
Sense Map
Broad Licking (Action)
Describes a single, large, and sweeping lick using the tongue.
べろりと舐める
Devouring (Result)
Eating a large amount of food cleanly and effortlessly with nothing left behind.
べろりと平らげる
Usage Note
How to Use
ベロリと + verb
Functions adverbially with verbs like 舐める (to lick) or 平らげる (to devour) to emphasize the scale or completeness of the action.
ベロリと + eating/licking verbs
How to Use
Common Phrases
べろりと舐める
to lick with a broad stroke
べろりと平らげる
to devour completely
べろりと食べる
to eat up entirely
一口でべろりと
to swallow down in one huge bite
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Licking an object | neutral | Highlights the wide reach of the tongue in a single sweeping motion. |
| Eating a big meal | positive/neutral | Often carries a sense of awe at someone's large appetite. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ぺろり ぺろり / similar | Use for lighter, faster, or cuter actions of licking and finishing small portions. | ベロリ (berori) feels significantly heavier, broader, and more rugged. | ケーキをペロリと食べる |
ぺろぺろ ぺろぺろ / similar | Use for the continuous, repetitive action of licking something. | ベロリ focuses on a single broad stroke or finishing everything at once, rather than repeated licking. | 飴をペロペロ舐める |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using ベロリ (berori) for the sound of sipping soup or slurping noodles.
For slurping noodles or soup, use ズルズル (zuruzuru) or ツルツル (tsurutsuru). ベロリ is for broad tongue licks or devouring solid/semi-solid foods.
Using ベロリ (berori) to describe a delicate or polite eating habit.
This word carries a heavy, somewhat greedy or coarse nuance. Polite or delicate contexts don't fit well.
Examples
Examples
牛が舌で草をべろりと舐めとった。
うしがしたでくさを[べろり]となめとった。
The cow licked up the grass broadly with its tongue.
VisualDescribes the large sweeping movement of an animal's tongue.
彼は大盛りのラーメンをべろりと平らげた。
かれはおおもりのらーめんを[べろり]とたいらげた。
He devoured the large bowl of ramen completely with ease.
FigurativeUsed to express awe at being able to finish such a large portion completely.
大きなステーキをべろりと食べてしまった。
おおきなすてーきを[べろり]とたべてしまった。
Ended up eating the big steak entirely with no effort.
LiteralEmphasizes that the food amount was large but was finished easily.
犬が私の顔をべろりと舐めた。
いぬがわたしのかおを[べろり]となめた。
The dog gave my face a big, broad lick.
VisualFocuses on the wetness and breadth of the dog's lick.
皿についたソースをべろりと舐めとる。
さらについたそーすを[べろり]となめとる。
Licking the sauce off the plate with a broad stroke.
LiteralShows the action of scooping up all the remaining sauce at once.
Similar Words
ペロペロ
peropero
This word describes the action of repeatedly licking something or gobbling up food very quickly. The action of licking, but done repeatedly rather than in a single large stroke.
ペロリ
perori
Describes completing an action swiftly and easily, such as eating an entire meal quickly or peeling something off cleanly. A lighter, more delicate version of licking or eating everything up.
Questions
Can I use 'berori' for drinking water loudly?
No. It describes physical licking with the tongue or eating solid food entirely, not drinking liquids.
What is the difference between 'berori' and 'perori'?
'Perori' is lighter and used for finishing a normal or small amount. 'Berori' sounds heavier and is used for surprisingly huge portions.
Does 'berori' imply bad manners?
Not necessarily bad manners, but it describes a casual, voracious, or coarse action, so it's not suited for describing formal dining.
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