Japanese Onomatopoeia for Texture and Touch

This word describes a crisp texture, a sharp cracking or tearing sound, or a stylish and dapper appearance.

Describes something losing stiffness suddenly and bending easily or going limp.

Flat, flattened, or the action of sticking something flat.

A mimetic word describing a scratchy, irritated feeling in the throat or a prickly, thorny texture.

Describes something that is unpleasantly covered in heavy oil or grease.

Mochimochi means a soft, springy, and slightly elastic texture, similar to freshly made mochi.

Describes a state of being completely soaked, a slushy surface, or the sound of splashing water.

This word describes the sound or sensation of small things bursting, as well as a popping food texture.

Describes a crisp texture in food, a sharp and alert state of mind, or a smart and upright posture.

Describes a crisp texture or a light, satisfying crunching sound when biting into hard, fried, or baked foods.

Describes a firm, crunchy texture or the physical sensation of stiff muscles.

さっくり describes a light, crisp food texture or performing an action quickly and efficiently without unnecessary complication.

ぐじゃぐじゃ describes the state of something that has lost its shape from becoming completely soggy, or the annoying action of complaining persistently.

Gorigori describes a scraping sound, a very hard texture, severe muscle stiffness, or an uncompromising, hardcore attitude.

Describes a state of being thoroughly drenched in liquid, or figuratively, a romantically intimate relationship where two people are inseparable.

Describes clothing that is excessively baggy and loose-fitting, or the heavy sloshing of liquids.

Describes something soft and jiggly, such as flabby body fat or a stomach full of sloshing liquid.

Describes a state of being stretched to the absolute limit, such as tight clothing bursting at the seams or a completely packed schedule.

Awa-awa describes a state of being full of soft, voluminous bubbles, lather, or froth.

Puyopuyo describes the texture of something that is very soft, squishy, and easily jiggles when touched.

A state of something hardening, being stiff from nervousness, or the continuous ticking sound of a clock.

Describes a physical state of having many wrinkles, creases, or being shriveled.

Tightly packed or completely filled with absolutely no empty space or free time left.

こちこち describes something that has become physically hard or frozen, a person stiff from nervousness, a stubborn mind, or the ticking sound of a clock.

でこぼこ describes a surface that is uneven, bumpy, or full of rises and falls.

A word used to describe food that is steaming hot or a couple that is very lovey-dovey.

かさかさ (kasakasa) is a Japanese onomatopoeia used to describe the light rustling sound of dry objects like leaves or paper, as well as the physical state of being dry and rough, such as dry skin.

Karakara describes a state of being completely dry or entirely empty, a light rattling sound made by hard objects, or a loud and cheerful laugh.

Describes a slimy and slippery texture, or in modern slang, animation that moves extremely smoothly.

ぽよんぽよん describes something that is very soft, highly elastic, and bounces or jiggles delightfully.

A word describing a soft, thick, and furry texture, or the act of petting something with this texture.

Describes something frozen solid, very hard, or a person who is extremely stiff due to nervousness or stubbornness.

Funyafunya describes something that is very soft, limp, or lacking in firmness and elasticity.

Gachigachi describes something that is rock hard, someone who is extremely nervous and stiff, or teeth chattering from the cold.

To be warm and snug in comfort, or to live a sheltered and easy life.

Sakusaku describes a light, crisp texture or sound, as well as processes progressing smoothly without delay.

Expresses a state of being very tight, cramped, or having absolutely no room or time to spare.