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niyaniya
adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb

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English Meaning(s) for にやにや

adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb
  1. grinning; smirking

Definition and Synonyms for にやにや

Smirk smile affectedly or derisively
Synonyms: ニヤつく, ニヤニヤ
Smiling a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth
Synonyms: にっこり, スマイル, ニヤニヤ, 一笑, 含み笑い, 微笑, 微笑み, 微笑む, 破顔, , 笑い, 笑う, 笑み, 笑む, 笑顔, 笑い顔
Smiling usually shows pleasure or amusement
Synonyms: にっこり, スマイル, ニヤニヤ, 一笑, 含み笑い, 微笑, 微笑み, 微笑む, 破顔, , 笑い, 笑う, 笑み, 笑む, 笑顔, 笑い顔

Categories にやにや is a member of

Smile change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
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Facial Expression a gesture executed with the facial muscles
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Sample Sentences for にやにや

That person has had an odd grin on his face for a while. What do you suppose is behind it?
"Why are you grinning like that?""That high school girl we just passed is really cute."
"Why are you grinning?" "The high school girls we just passed are really cute."
"Why are you grinning like that?" "That female high-school student I just passed by was really cute."

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