ふんわり

ふんわり
adverb, onomatopoeia
softly, gently, fluffily
1. softly, gently, fluffily
Describes something that is light, soft, and airy in texture or manner. Used for both physical texture and gentle, delicate qualities.
ふんわりとした(かお)りがする。
There's a soft, gentle fragrance.
(たまご)をふんわりと()いた。
I cooked the eggs to be light and fluffy.
スカートがふんわりと(ひろ)がって、とてもかわいい。
The skirt spreads out softly and looks very cute.

ふんわり is an onomatopoeia expressing soft, light, airy qualities. Often used with と (ふんわりと) when modifying a verb.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ふんわり()く: to cook light and fluffy
  • ふんわりとした食感(しょっかん): soft, airy texture
  • ふんわりとした(かお)り: gentle fragrance
  • ふんわり(つつ)む: to wrap softly

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • ふわふわ: fluffy, floating (more playful, often for appearance)
  • ふかふか: soft and cushiony (emphasizes sinking-in softness)
  • ふんわり emphasizes gentle lightness and delicacy.

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