Entry
そっくり
sokkuri
Sokkuri means two things look strikingly similar or that something is kept or moved entirely without anything missing.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word has two primary meanings. First, it describes an uncanny resemblance between two people or objects, such as a child looking like a parent or a convincing replica. Second, it means to leave, take, or transfer something in its entirety, completely whole and untouched.
- Visual resemblance
- Complete and intact
Sense Map
Exactly Alike
Used when two people or things share a strikingly similar appearance or characteristic.
父親にそっくりだ。
Entirely / Intact
Used when transferring, leaving, or giving something in its entirety without reducing it.
給料をそっくり渡す。
Usage Note
How to Use
そっくりだ
Used at the end of a sentence to state that the subject closely resembles something.
そっくりな + noun
Functions as an adjective to modify the following noun (e.g., a striking replica).
そっくり + verb
Functions as an adverb meaning to perform an action (like transferring or leaving) completely intact.
How to Use
Common Phrases
そっくりそのまま
exactly as it is / completely untouched
そっくりな人
a lookalike / doppelganger
父親にそっくり
looks exactly like the father
中身をそっくり移す
transfer the contents entirely
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Physical appearance | neutral | Extremely common for pointing out family resemblances, particularly between parents and children. |
| Moving or keeping things | neutral | Emphasizes the "whole, intact amount" without extracting a single piece. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
すっかり すっかり / nearby | When a state has changed completely or an action is finished entirely (e.g., completely forgot). | Sokkuri focuses on physical entirety or intactness, while sukkari focuses on 100% completion or change of state. | すっかり忘れた。 |
ごっそり ごっそり / nearby | When a large quantity of something is scooped out or taken away all at once. | Gossori implies a large physical removal leaving a void, whereas sokkuri just means the whole amount, whether staying or moving. | 財産をごっそり奪われた。 |
ぴったり ぴったり / nearby | When something fits perfectly in size or stops exactly on time. | Pittari is about perfect alignment or fit, while sokkuri is about visual resemblance or full entirety. | 服のサイズがぴったりだ。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using "sokkuri" to mean "completely forgot".
Use "sukkari" (すっかり忘れた). You cannot use sokkuri for the mental process of forgetting.
Confusing "sokkuri" with "onaji" (same).
"Onaji" means objectively identical or the exact same item, while "sokkuri" means two separate items or people that look strikingly similar.
Examples
Examples
兄と弟は声がそっくりだ。
あにとおとうとはこえがそっくりだ。
The older and younger brothers have strikingly similar voices.
LiteralCan be used for sensory resemblance beyond just visual appearance, such as voices.
本物そっくりの偽物を買った。
ほんものそっくりのにせものをかった。
I bought a fake that looks exactly like the real thing.
VisualIndicates a replica or counterfeit that is designed to be visually identical to the authentic version.
財産をそっくりそのまま譲る。
ざいさんをそっくりそのままゆずる。
To hand over the property entirely as it is.
Literal"Sokkuri sonomama" is a strong phrase emphasizing that nothing was touched or reduced during the transfer.
昔の町並みがそっくり残っている。
むかしのまちなみがそっくりのこっている。
The old townscape remains completely intact.
VisualDescribes that no parts have been destroyed or lost; everything is intact.
母親にそっくりな顔立ちをしている。
ははおやにそっくりなかおだちをしている。
They have facial features that look exactly like their mother's.
VisualA common pattern to describe physical resemblance between family members.
Similar Words
すっかり
sukkari
Indicates that a state has changed 100% or that an action has been carried out with absolutely nothing left behind. Focuses on the 100% completion of a process or a complete change in state.
ごっそり
gossori
Describes a situation where a large amount of something is completely taken away, removed, or lost, leaving a noticeable void. Focuses on a large quantity being taken away entirely.
ぴったり
pittari
Describes things that fit perfectly, match exactly, or an action that stops completely. Focuses on a perfect fit in size or stopping without a gap.
Questions
Can I use "sokkuri" for personalities?
Yes, it can be used for traits, behaviors, or voices, not just physical appearance.
Can "sokkuri" be used for fake goods?
Yes, it is often used for knockoffs (nise-mono) that are designed to look exactly like the real thing.
What is the difference between sokkuri as an adverb and an adjective?
As a na-adjective, it means "identical" (そっくりな顔). As an adverb without a particle, it means "entirely" (そっくり残す).
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