ぱくぱく

ぱくぱく
adverb, onomatopoeia
munching; gobbling; opening and closing (mouth)
1. munching; gobbling
Eating eagerly by repeatedly opening and closing the mouth; wolfing down food.
子(こ)どもがケーキをぱくぱく食(た)べた。
The child gobbled up the cake.
おにぎりをぱくぱく頬張(ほおば)る。
To stuff one's cheeks with rice balls.
2. opening and closing repeatedly
The motion of a mouth (or mouth-like thing) repeatedly opening and closing.
金魚(きんぎょ)がぱくぱく口(くち)を開(あ)けている。
The goldfish is opening and closing its mouth.

SOUND REPRESENTATION:
The voiceless "ぱ" suggests light, quick movements of the mouth, giving a cute or childlike impression.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ぱくぱく食(た)べる: to munch, gobble
  • 口(くち)をぱくぱく: opening and closing mouth
  • ぱくぱく頬張(ほおば)る: to stuff one's cheeks

RELATED WORDS:

  • もぐもぐ: chewing (mouth closed)
  • がつがつ: eating greedily (rougher image)
  • ぱくっと: taking one big bite

Related Words

Related: もぐもぐ (munching)
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Added 2026.1.16 18:41 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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