Japanese Word · Intermediate
にこにこ
smile
Pronunciation: [ɲ̟iko̞ɲ̟iko̞]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "smile".
Example
Example sentence using "にこにこ".
I use the word "にこにこ".
Practice tips
- Practice にこにこ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.