Entry
ペロリ
perori
Describes completing an action swiftly and easily, such as eating an entire meal quickly or peeling something off cleanly.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
A mimetic word that indicates doing something easily without hesitation or resistance. It is most commonly used for devouring food effortlessly, sticking one's tongue out playfully, or peeling off a surface like a sticker in one clean sweep.
- eating an entire meal quickly
- sticking out the tongue playfully
- peeling something off cleanly
Sense Map
Eating up quickly
Eating a large amount of food completely and effortlessly, without feeling overly full.
大盛りカレーをペロリと平らげる。
Sticking out tongue
Playfully or quickly sticking out one's tongue, often to show embarrassment or mischief.
失敗して舌をペロリと出す。
Peeling off cleanly
Peeling off a surface material, like a sticker, cleanly in one go without tearing it.
値札のシールをペロリと剥がす。
Usage Note
How to Use
ペロリと + verb
Used with verbs like eat (食べる) or peel (剥がす) to describe the action being performed quickly and effortlessly.
舌をペロリと + verb
A specific phrasing (usually with 出す) used for sticking one's tongue out briefly or giving something a quick single lick.
How to Use
Common Phrases
ペロリと食べる
eat up quickly
ペロリと平らげる
devour completely
舌をペロリと出す
stick one's tongue out quickly
ペロリと剥がす
peel off cleanly
ケーキをペロリ
a cake quickly eaten
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eating meals | positive/neutral | Emphasizes the lack of a heavy or overly full feeling despite eating a surprisingly large amount. |
| Sticking out tongue | neutral/playful | Often used to express minor embarrassment or light mischief. |
| Peeling | neutral | Implies that the item came off easily and cleanly in one motion without tearing. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ぺろっと ぺろっと / similar | Very similar to perori, often used interchangeably for eating up quickly or peeling off cleanly. | Perotto has a slightly more abrupt or conversational tone, emphasizing the sudden completion of the act. | ケーキをぺろっと食べた。 |
ぺろぺろ ぺろぺろ / similar | Used when describing a continuous licking action. | Perori is a single, quick lick or tongue extension, whereas peropero implies repeatedly licking something, like a lollipop. | 飴をペロペロなめる。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using 'perori' to mean eating slowly and elegantly.
'Perori' specifically means eating something completely, quickly, and effortlessly.
Using 'perori' when a dog is continuously licking its owner's face.
Use 'peropero' for continuous licking. 'Perori' is only for a single, quick lick or sticking the tongue out once.
Examples
Examples
彼は大きなピザを一人でペロリと食べてしまった。
かれはおおきなピザをひとりでペロリとたべてしまった。
He completely ate a large pizza by himself in no time.
LiteralShows the common usage of eating a surprisingly large amount of food effortlessly.
子犬は落ちたミルクをペロリと舐めた。
こいぬはおちたミルクをペロリとなめた。
The puppy quickly licked up the spilled milk.
LiteralUsed for a single, quick lick to clean something up.
女の子は照れ隠しに舌をペロリと出した。
おんなのこはてれかくしにしたをペロリとだした。
The girl stuck her tongue out quickly to hide her embarrassment.
VisualA common visual gesture representing light mischief or embarrassment.
古い壁紙がペロリと綺麗に剥がれた。
ふるいかべがみがペロリときれいにはがれた。
The old wallpaper peeled off cleanly in one go.
VisualDescribes a surface material peeling off smoothly without tearing.
彼女は三人前のラーメンをペロリと平らげた。
かのじょはさんにんまえのラーメンをペロリとたいらげた。
She devoured three servings of ramen in no time.
LiteralCollocated with 'tairageru' (to devour) to emphasize eating an excessive amount.
Similar Words
ぺろっと
perotto
ぺろっと describes doing something swiftly and completely, such as gobbling up food, briefly sticking out a tongue, or peeling a sticker off cleanly. Similar to perori, often interchangeable.
ペロペロ
peropero
This word describes the action of repeatedly licking something or gobbling up food very quickly. Continuous licking.
パクリ
pakuri
Pakuri means to open wide, gobble up in one bite, or plagiarize someone's work.
Questions
Can I use perori when someone eats a very small amount of food?
No, perori is usually used when someone eats a surprisingly large amount of food effortlessly.
Does perori always relate to food?
No, it can also describe peeling something off cleanly (like a sticker) or playfully sticking out one's tongue.
Is perori formal or casual?
Perori is generally casual and conversational. It is suitable for everyday speech.
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