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nikkori
adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

nikkori
nikori
nikori

English Meaning(s) for にっこり

adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb
  1. sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)

Definition and Synonyms for にっこり

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 にっこり is a member of

Facial Expression a gesture executed with the facial muscles
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Sample Sentences for にっこり

Kim smiled sweetly.
The old woman smiled with a sigh of relief.
He patted me on the shoulder with a smile.
She held back her anger, and smiled graciously.
Sad as she was, she said good-bye to him with a smile.

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