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惚れ惚れ

Readings

Kana: ほれぼれ、ほれほれ
Romaji: horebore, horehore
Kana
Romaji

Definition

adv
vs
1

fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: コツ、 ほけ.る、 ぼ.ける、 ほ.れる
Meanings: fall in love with, admire, grow senile

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)男性(だんせい)がほれぼれとするような着物(きもの)をきていた。
➥She was dressed fit to kill.
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彼女(かのじょ)(かがみ)(まえ)()()まって、ほれぼれと自分(じぶん)をながめた。
➥She stopped before the mirror to admire herself.
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