ぺこぺこ
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Base form as an onomatopoeic adverb. Used to describe the state of being extremely hungry, often with a growling stomach. Grammar note: Typically used with 『お腹がぺこぺこ』 (onaka ga peko peko, 'stomach is very hungry').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are walking home from a long day of classes at university. They're discussing how hungry they feel after skipping lunch.
ぺこぺこ
ぺこぺこ
be very hungry (onomatopoeia)
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Memory Hook
Imagine a stomach growling 'peko peko' like a hungry bird chirping — it sounds like 'peck-o peck-o' when you're so hungry you could peck at food!
Cultural Note
『ぺこぺこ』 (peko peko) is a common onomatopoeia in Japanese used to describe extreme hunger, often in casual conversations or manga. It can also describe bowing repeatedly in a subservient manner, but here it's about hunger.
Forms
Base: ぺこぺこBase form as an onomatopoeic adverb. Used to describe the state of being extremely hungry, often with a growling stomach. Grammar note: Typically used with 『お腹がぺこぺこ』 (onaka ga peko peko, 'stomach is very hungry').