JLPT N3 Intermediate
ペコペコ
Extremely hungry; bowing repeatedly in a servile manner; or thin material easily denting.
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ぺこぺこ hiragana is also common
1 Na-adjective, Adverb
Starving" / "Famished
Describes the sensation of a completely empty stomach, typically implying extreme hunger.
Example
もう お腹 が ペコペコ だ よ 。 何か 食べ に 行こう 。
I'm starving. Let's go eat something.
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2 Adverb, Suru verb (ペコペコする)
Bowing and Scraping" / "Servile
Depicts the act of bowing repeatedly in a groveling, obsequious, or overly apologetic manner.
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3 Adverb, Suru verb (ペコペコする)
Flimsy" / "Easily Dented
Represents the sound or action of thin material, such as metal or plastic, denting easily under pressure.
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