Japanese

ぼっこ

ひなたぼっこ
Meaning: basking in the sun; sunbathing
Part of Speech: Noun, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 日向ぼっこ

Handwriting

日
向
ぼ
っ
こ

Example sentences

Since the weather is nice, the cat is basking in the sun on the veranda.
おじいさんは縁側で日向ぼっこをしている
The old man is basking in the sun on the veranda.
庭の石の上で石竜子が日向ぼっこをしている。
A lizard is basking in the sun on a rock in the garden.

Usage Notes

Sitting or lying in a sunny spot to warm oneself. Often associated with relaxation in winter or spring.

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