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ひょっこ : hyokko | define meaning
hyokko
Definition
Noun
- A frog; a small frog.
Etymology
Related to the standard Japanese onomatopoeic adverbs: ぴょこぴょこ pyokopyoko, meaning in small steps, in small leaps (like a frog), or in a jumping manner; ひょこひょこ hyokohyoko, meaning in unsteady steps; ひょっこり hyokkori, meaning suddenly; and ぴょこん pyokon, meaning quickly in a bobbing manner. Possibly related to the standard term ひよこ【雛】 hiyoko "a young, juvenile bird".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | ひょっこ |
| Romanization | hyokko |
意味：かえる【蛙】
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ひょっこ
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, April 23). ひょっこ : hyokko | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2024, December 6, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/546/hyokko/.