ほくそ笑む
Reading: ほくそえむ
Meaning: to chuckle to oneself, to smirk with satisfaction
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Example Sentence
計画 が 成功 して ほくそ笑む
He chuckles to himself as the plan succeeds.
Usage Notes
To quietly smile or chuckle to oneself when something goes according to plan or when feeling satisfied about something.
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