ふっくら

adverb

plump; soft and full; fluffy

1. plump; soft and full; fluffily

A mimetic word describing something that is soft, full, and pleasantly rounded — such as well-cooked rice, freshly baked bread, a sun-dried futon, or rounded cheeks. Usually appears as ふっくら(と)する or ふっくらした.

ふっくらと焼(や)けたパン。

Plumply baked bread.

ご飯(はん)がふっくらと炊(た)けた。

The rice cooked up soft and fluffy.

天日(てんぴ)に干(ほ)した布団(ふとん)はふっくらして気持(きも)ちがいい。

A futon dried in the sun is fluffy and feels wonderful.

A mimetic (gitaigo) word. Carries a positive, pleasant nuance — softness and gentle fullness, never bloated or fat in an unflattering way.

Common patterns

ふっくらと焼(や)く: bake until plump
ふっくらした頬(ほお): full, rounded cheeks
ふっくらと仕上(しあ)がる: turn out soft and full

Similar words

ふんわり: fluffy, airy — emphasizes lightness and airiness; ふっくら emphasizes plump fullness.

Related Words

Compare: ふんわり (fluffy, airy)

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