JLPT N3 Intermediate
にっこり
Breaking into a broad, happy smile
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Other forms
ニッコリ for emphasis
にこり a slightly softer version
にっこりする verb form
ニコニコ related word for a continuous smile
Adverb (often with と), Suru verb
To give a happy smile
Describes the act of smiling brightly and cheerfully, typically marking the moment a smile forms rather than a prolonged state.
Example
店員 さん が 「 ありがとう ございます 」 と 言っ て 、 にっこり 笑っ た 。
The store clerk said, "Thank you," and gave a warm smile.
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