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A19 Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Adverb

ポツリisolated, standing alone, , falling in drops (e.g. rain), saying a single word, muttering just a few words

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Adverb

      1.

      isolated, standing alone

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, ぽっつり is emphatic
    2. Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Adverb

      2.

      falling in drops (e.g. rain)

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    3. Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Adverb

      3.

      saying a single word, muttering just a few words

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

    All Forms

    ポツリポツンぽつりぽつんぽっつりポッツリ

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      雨水(あまみず)(かさ)にポツリと()たりました。

      The rainwater hit the umbrella, falling in isolated drops. {isolated, standing alone, , falling in drops (e.g. rain), saying a single word, muttering just a few words}

      ()()された部分(ぶぶん)がポツリと(あか)くなっている。

      The part where I was bitten by a mosquito has become isolated and red. {isolated, standing alone, , falling in drops (e.g. rain), saying a single word, muttering just a few words}

      (あお)()(わた)った(そら)(くも)(ひと)つだけポツリと()かんでいます。

      In the blue, clear sky, a single cloud stands alone, floating isolated. {isolated, standing alone, , falling in drops (e.g. rain), saying a single word, muttering just a few words}

      集中(しゅうちゅう)(りょく)必要(ひつよう)実験(じっけん)()え、実験(じっけん)(いん)(つか)れたとポツリと()いました。

      After finishing an experiment that required concentration, the experimenter muttered, "I'm tired," as if standing alone. {isolated, standing alone, , falling in drops (e.g. rain), saying a single word, muttering just a few words}

      (ねこ)障子(しょうじ)()かってパンチをし、障子(しょうじ)にポツリと(あな)(ひら)いてしまいました。

      The cat threw a punch at the shoji screen, and a solitary hole ended up opening in it. {isolated, standing alone, , falling in drops (e.g. rain), saying a single word, muttering just a few words}

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