KOKKU-RI こっくり
Meanings
① Moving the head back and forth.
Nodding motion in affirmation/understanding.
Movement when dozing.
The movement of one’s head bending down(bobbing up and down) repeatedly.
② A taste or hue that is rich or deep.
Examples
① I was sleep deprived, so I dozed off during the meeting.
寝不足だったので、会議中にこっくりと居眠りをしてしまった。
① Would you like some bread for breakfast? I asked,
and my daughter nodded her head.
朝食はパンで良いか？と聞いたら、娘はこっくりとうなずいた。
② For fall fashion, enjoy coordinating darker colors.
秋のおしゃれは、こっくりカラーのコーディネートを楽しむ。
Dogmatic Opinion
“Kokkuri” has a somewhat cute ring to it.
I have a feeling that the object for which “nodding” is described as “Kokkuri” is not a superior, but a young one.
Even in the case of dozing off, one senses an atmosphere that is somehow unbearable to hate.
“Kokkuri-san”, a spirit possession-type game, is also famous among children.
Proximate Expression
doze off
nod off
