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niyaniya
adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb

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English Meaning(s) for ニヤニヤ

adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb
  1. grinning; smirking
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Definition and Synonyms for ニヤニヤ

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, 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, 笑い, 笑う, 笑み, 笑む, 笑顔, 笑い顔

Categories ニヤニヤ 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 ニヤニヤ

What are you smirking at? Did something good happen?
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