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A11 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

ツンツンaloof, morose, stuck-up, standoffish, smelling strongly of something, having a pungent smell

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

      1.

      aloof, morose, stuck-up, standoffish

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

      2.

      smelling strongly of something, having a pungent smell

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    ツンツンつんつん

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      (じょ)(こう)(えき)のにおいがツンツンします。

      The smell of the nail polish remover is very pungent. {aloof, morose, stuck-up, standoffish, smelling strongly of something, having a pungent smell}

      ツンツンした(むすめ)はこちらを()てくれません。

      The aloof girl won't even look over here. {aloof, morose, stuck-up, standoffish, smelling strongly of something, having a pungent smell}

      実験(じっけん)(しつ)では、アンモニア(しゅう)がツンツンしています。

      In the laboratory, there is a strong smell of ammonia. {aloof, morose, stuck-up, standoffish, smelling strongly of something, having a pungent smell}

      ()機嫌(きげん)そうにツンツンしている上司(じょうし)(はたら)くのは苦痛(くつう)でしかない。

      Working with a boss who is constantly aloof and seems morose is nothing but a pain. {aloof, morose, stuck-up, standoffish, smelling strongly of something, having a pungent smell}

      喧嘩(けんか)をしてからずっとツンツンしている(つま)は、ろくに返事(へんじ)もしてくれない。

      Ever since we had a fight, my wife has been standoffish, barely giving me any responses. {aloof, morose, stuck-up, standoffish, smelling strongly of something, having a pungent smell}

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