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.
ふんわりとした香りがする。
There's a soft, gentle fragrance.
卵をふんわりと焼いた。
I cooked the eggs to be light and fluffy.
スカートがふんわりと広がって、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:
- ふんわり焼く: to cook light and fluffy
- ふんわりとした食感: soft, airy texture
- ふんわりとした香り: gentle fragrance
- ふんわり包む: 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.
Related Words
Related:
ふかふか (cushiony soft)