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ほかほか (adverb)

Hokahoka, steaming hot; warm and soft (food).

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Hot Cake' (Hoka) that is so 'Hot' (Hoka) it's steaming. 'Hoka-Hoka' = Hot and steaming!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'hokahoka' for the sun. → ぽかぽか (pokapoka)

Using 'hokahoka' for very hot soup. → 熱々 (あつあつ)

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