ニコニコ

Japanese

Etymology 1

For pronunciation and definitions of ニコニコ – see the following entry.

【にこにこ】 [adverb] with a grin [noun] smile [verb] to smile

(This term, ニコニコ (nikoniko), is the katakana spelling of the above term.)

Etymology 2

Noun

ニコニコ • (nikoniko) 

1. (mahjong, slang) a 役 (yaku, “hand”) of seven pairs, worth 2 翻 (han, “doubles”)

   Synonyms: 七対子 (chītoitsu), 七対 (chītoi)

2. (Internet) Nico Nico Douga (a video-sharing website)