ふんわり

ふんわり
adverb, onomatopoeia
softly, gently, fluffily
descriptive
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)する
There's a soft, gentle fragrance.
I cooked the eggs to be light and fluffy.
The skirt spreads out softly and looks very cute.

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

Common collocations

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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