もちもち
もちもち
adverb, na-adjective
chewy; springy; soft and elastic
1.
chewy; springy; soft and elastic
Describes a pleasantly chewy or bouncy texture, often used for rice, bread, or skin.
このパンはもちもちしておいしい。
This bread is chewy and delicious.
赤ちゃんのもちもちの肌。
A baby's soft, supple skin.
もちもちの食感がたまらない。
I can't resist the chewy texture.
もちもち is derived from 餅 (mochi rice cake) and describes that characteristic bouncy texture.
COMMON USES:
- もちもちのパン: chewy bread
- もちもちの肌: soft, supple skin
- もちもち食感: chewy texture
FOODS DESCRIBED AS もちもち:
- 餅 (mochi)
- うどん (udon noodles)
- タピオカ (tapioca pearls)
- もち米 (glutinous rice)
- ポン・デ・リング (pon de ring doughnuts)