Japanese symbol for “rhythmically”

In Japanese, rhythmically is ぽくぽく (pokupoku).

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Meanings

1. adv, adv-to, vs rhythmically (beating, e.g. gong)
2. adv, adv-to, vs clip-clopping (e.g. horse)
3. adj-no crumbly
4. adv, adv-to, vs ambling; strolling
5. adv, adv-to, vs dozing

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