What does ぺこぺこ mean?
ぺこぺこ is a Japanese adjective meaning “fawn” or “be very hungry” in English. It can also be translated as “bowing repeatedly” or “denting” depending on context. It is written as ぺこぺこ in hiragana, and pekopeko in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
お腹がぺこぺこです。
I'm starved.
上役にやたらにぺこぺこするな。
Don't be subservient to your boss.