ぽつり

Japanese

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [po̞t͡sɨɾʲi]

Adverb

ぽつり • (potsuri) 

1. by oneself; in a lonely manner
2. (rain, precipitation) in drops

   雨(あめ)がぽつりと落(お)ちた。

   Ame ga potsurito ochita.

   A drop of rain fell.

3. (speaking) muttering, reticently

   何(なに)かぽつりと言(い)った。

   Nani ka potsurito itta.

   She muttered something.

Usage notes

• Used with 〜と (~to).

Synonyms

• (by oneself): ぽつねん (potsunen), ぽつん (potsun)