Entry
パクリ
pakuri
Pakuri means to open wide, gobble up in one bite, or plagiarize someone's work.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word describes the sudden action of opening the mouth wide, a large gap like a wound splitting open, or taking a quick bite. As a slang noun, it is extremely common for meaning plagiarism or a rip-off.
- gaping wide
- quick bite
- plagiarism
Sense Map
Gap or Opening
Describes a mouth, wound, or fissure suddenly opening wide.
口をぱっくり開ける
Eating or Biting
Describes the action of snapping up, gobbling, or taking a quick bite of something.
パクリと食べる
Plagiarism (Noun)
Used as a slang noun to describe a rip-off, knock-off, or stolen idea.
デザインのパクリ
Usage Note
How to Use
パクリと + verb
Used with verbs to describe gobbling or taking a sudden bite.
ぱっくりと + verb
Describes the state of something opening or splitting wide open.
パクリ + noun
Used as a noun modifier to indicate a plagiarized or ripped-off item.
How to Use
Common Phrases
パクリと食べる
to gobble up / eat in one bite
ぱっくり割れる
to split wide open
パクリ疑惑
suspicion of plagiarism
ぱっくり開く
to open wide
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eating | neutral | Describes a single, large bite or swallowing something whole quickly. |
| Wounds or Gaps | neutral | Describes something splitting open widely and suddenly. |
| Creative Works | negative | Highly common slang for a rip-off, copied work, or plagiarism. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ぱくぱく ぱくぱく / similar | Use for repeated opening and closing of the mouth, or eating continuously. | Unlike pakuri which is a single sudden action, pakupaku focuses on the continuous motion. | ぱくぱく食べる |
ざっくり ざっくり / similar | Use for deep, rough cuts or for explaining something broadly. | It is not about gaping wide like pakuri, but rather about the roughness of a cut or an approximation. | ざっくり切る |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using pakuri for physical theft.
Pakuri is for intellectual theft, ideas, or designs. For physical theft, use verbs like nusumu.
Confusing pakuri with pakupaku.
Pakuri is a single action, while pakupaku is an ongoing action.
Examples
Examples
蛇がカエルをパクリと飲み込んだ。
へびがカエルをパクリとのみこんだ。
The snake swallowed the frog in one gulp.
LiteralDescribes the action of snapping up and swallowing whole.
傷口がぱっくりと開いてしまった。
きずぐちがぱっくりとあいてしまった。
The wound split wide open.
VisualDescribes a wound that has gaping open.
彼の新しいデザインは完全にパクリだ。
かれのあたらしいデザインはかんぜんにパクリだ。
His new design is a complete rip-off.
FigurativeNoun usage as slang for plagiarism.
子供が大きなケーキをパクリと食べた。
こどもがおおきなケーキをパクリとたべた。
The child gobbled the big cake in one bite.
LiteralShows a quick, large eating motion.
地震で地面がぱっくり割れた。
じしんでじめんがぱっくりわれた。
The ground split wide open due to the earthquake.
VisualDescribes a large split or fissure on the surface.
Similar Words
ぱくぱく
pakupaku
Describes the repeated opening and closing of a mouth, or the action of eating heartily and continuously. Repeated mouth movements
ざっくり
zakkuri
Roughly, approximately, or a chunky, loose texture. Rough cut or broadly
ぽっかり
pokkari
ぽっかり describes a gaping hole, a light object floating in space, or a sudden sense of emptiness.
Questions
What is the difference between pakuri and pakupaku?
Pakuri is a single wide opening or bite, whereas pakupaku implies a repeated opening and closing motion.
Can I call a stolen physical object a pakuri?
No. Pakuri refers specifically to copying ideas, designs, or content, not stealing physical objects.
Is this word formal?
No, it is a colloquial word. The plagiarism meaning is considered slang and is mostly used in casual conversation.
Source Details
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- 1010420
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- JMdict_english
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