ぷるぷる
ぷるぷる
adverb
wobbly; jiggly; trembling
1.
jiggly; wobbly; quivering
Describes a soft, watery object that quivers or jiggles when moved, like pudding, jelly, or skin with a healthy moist look. Often used positively in food and cosmetic contexts.
このゼリーはぷるぷるしている。
This jelly is wonderfully jiggly.
赤ちゃんのぷるぷるの頬が可愛い。
The baby's plump, jiggly cheeks are adorable.
保湿クリームを使い続けたら、肌がぷるぷるになった。
After using moisturizing cream consistently, my skin became smooth and bouncy.
2.
trembling; quivering (from cold, fear, exhaustion)
Describes a small, rapid trembling of the body or limbs, typically caused by cold, fear, anger, or muscle fatigue.
寒くて手がぷるぷる震えた。
It was cold and my hands trembled.
腕立て伏せの後、腕がぷるぷるして力が入らなかった。
After the push-ups, my arms were quivering and I had no strength left.
子犬が雨に濡れて、隅でぷるぷると震えていた。
The puppy was soaked from the rain and trembling in the corner.
Onomatopoeia for a small, soft quivering. Sense 1 (food/skin) is overwhelmingly positive; sense 2 (trembling) is neutral but often suggests vulnerability.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ぷるぷるの肌: dewy, bouncy skin
- ぷるぷるした食感: a jiggly texture
- ぷるぷる震える: to tremble slightly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ぷにぷに: soft and squishy — emphasizes squishability rather than jiggling
- ぶるぶる: shivering, shaking — bigger amplitude, often from cold or fear
- もちもち: chewy and elastic (food, skin) — emphasizes springy resistance, not water content