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A14 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

ぺったりclosely (sticking, clinging, etc.), tightly

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    1. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

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      closely (sticking, clinging, etc.), tightly

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    ぺったりペッタリ

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      (ぬりぐす)()をペッタリと()る。

      The sentence seems to be incorrect or incomplete. The verb "nuriru" would mean to paint or to apply (like a cream or medicine) but it's not properly conjugated or used in the sentence. If you meant "塗り薬を塗る" it would translate to "apply the ointment." {closely (sticking, clinging, etc.), tightly}

      (おどろ)いてペッタリと尻餅(しりもち)をつきました。

      Surprised, I fell flat on my butt. {closely (sticking, clinging, etc.), tightly}

      切手(きって)封筒(ふうとう)にペッタリ()ってポストに()れる。

      Stick the stamp tightly on the envelope and put it in the mailbox. {closely (sticking, clinging, etc.), tightly}

      スーツケースには複数(ふくすう)のステッカーがペッタリと()ってあります。

      Multiple stickers are tightly stuck on the suitcase. {closely (sticking, clinging, etc.), tightly}

      (すこ)(まえ)までペッタリくっついてくれた子供(こども)が、(いま)ではくっついてくれない。

      The child who used to stick closely to me until a little while ago, doesn't cling to me anymore now. {closely (sticking, clinging, etc.), tightly}

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