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Japanese Onomatopoeia for Objects and Machines
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Object, tool, vehicle, machine, lock, and hard-surface sound words.
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ゴトゴト
gotogoto
ゴトゴト describes a heavy rumbling or rattling sound from heavy objects moving, or the sound of a thick liquid boiling.
ギチギチ
gichigichi
A harsh creaking sound from hard objects rubbing under pressure, or a state of being completely jam-packed with no room to spare.
ジャラジャラ
jarajara
Jarajara represents the continuous jingling sound of small, hard objects like coins or keys rubbing together, or describes excessive flirtatious behavior.
ちょっきり
chokkiri
A colloquial term meaning perfectly exact with no remainder, often applied to money or time, or the sharp sound of snipping.
がしゃがしゃ
gashagasha
Describes the harsh clattering sound of hard objects hitting together, or a highly messy and disorganized state.
きんきん
kinkin
Describes a high-pitched, piercing sound or something that is freezing cold.
からっぽ
karappo
A state of being completely empty or vacant with absolutely nothing inside.