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sniff sniff; sniffing
Mimetic word for the action of sniffing repeatedly, as a dog smelling something. Usually used with a verb of smelling.
A mimetic word (擬態語) for repeated sniffing, most often a dog smelling something. It can also describe a person sniffing to detect a smell.
Usage
- Typically used as くんくん(と) + a verb of smelling, or as くんくんする.
- Often appears with 嗅ぐ (to sniff at) or 匂いを嗅ぐ.
Common collocations
Similar words
- すんすん: sniffling — leans toward sniffling when crying or congested; くんくん is for active smelling