- fukkura fully, luxuriantly, fluffy, plump, soft and full
Use ふっくら to describe something soft, plump, or fluffy, like bread, pillows, or cheeks, in casual or descriptive speech.
このパンはふっくらしている。
Kono pan wa fukkura shite iru.
This bread is soft and fluffy.
彼女の頬はふっくらしている。
Kanojo no hoho wa fukkura shite iru.
Her cheeks are plump.
⚖️ Commonly confused with ふわふわ, which implies lighter, airier fluffiness, while ふっくら suggests moist, full softness.
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