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Gijougo: Feelings and Emotions
GIJOUGO / 擬情語
Gijougo describes feelings and emotions, such as mood, inner reactions, tension, or emotional impressions. Browse the inventory below to compare short meanings, categories, and available examples.
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Gijougo describes feelings and emotions, such as mood, inner reactions, tension, or emotional impressions.
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いそいそ
isoiso
Describes acting or moving cheerfully and eagerly in anticipation of something pleasant.
うずうず
uzuuzu
A feeling of being restless or impatient because you are very eager to do something right away.
オタオタ
otaota
To be flustered or flurried to the point of being speechless or unable to act calmly due to a sudden shock.
オドオド
odoodo
Describes a nervous and hesitant behavior caused by fear or a lack of self-confidence.
かっか
kakka
Describes an intense state of burning heat or a person flaring up with hot anger.
カッと
katto
Expresses a sudden, high-intensity flare-up of emotion, light, heat, or a sharp physical movement like widening one's eyes.
がっかり
gakkari
To feel disappointed or lose spirit when things don't turn out as expected.
がっくり
gakkuri
Describes a sudden and profound drop in spirit or physical posture caused by sharp disappointment or exhaustion.
ぎょっと
gyotto
To be suddenly startled or taken aback by an unexpected, unsettling, or creepy encounter.
くさくさ
kusakusa
Describes a nagging sense of depression or gloominess caused by minor frustrations or worries.
くよくよ
kuyokuyo
To worry or brood incessantly over past mistakes or trivial matters.
しみじみ
shimijimi
Describes a feeling that sinks deeply into one's heart, or a quiet, earnest atmosphere.
しょんぼり
shonbori
Describes a quiet, visually observable state of being disheartened, sad, or disappointed, often accompanied by drooping shoulders.
スカッと
sukatto
Describes a sudden, highly refreshing feeling of relief, or doing something in a crisp, clean, and stylish manner.
そわそわ
sowasowa
A state of being restless, fidgety, or unable to calm down due to anticipation, nervousness, or excitement.
ぞっと
zotto
A sudden shudder or chill caused by intense fear, horror, or disgust.
つくづく
tsukuzuku
"Tsukuzuku" means to deeply feel or realize something, often after careful reflection or extended observation.
ドキッと
dokitto
It describes the sudden sensation of your heart skipping a beat or jumping due to surprise, fear, or romantic excitement.
ビクビク
bikubiku
Describes a state of being nervous, afraid, or trembling in anticipation of something bad happening.
ほっと
hotto
A profound feeling of relief when tension, anxiety, or danger passes.
ほろり
horori
ほろり describes a gentle transition, such as being moved to shed a tear, becoming pleasantly tipsy, or the soft falling of light objects.
ムカムカ
mukamuka
ムカムカ is an onomatopoeia for a physical sensation of nausea in the stomach or a psychological feeling of welling anger.
やきもき
yakimoki
Fretting or getting worked up out of impatience or anxiety over an unresolved situation.
わくわく
wakuwaku
Wakuwaku means to be positively excited, thrilled, and happily anticipating something.
ハラハラ
harahara
Feeling nervous suspense, or the visual state of light objects like tears, leaves, or petals fluttering down.
プンプン
punpun
Punpun describes a state of being visibly angry and pouting, or emitting a strong, pungent odor into the air.
メロメロ
meromero
Describes a state of losing one's judgment or composure due to being completely overcome by affection or infatuation.
びっくり
bikkuri
The feeling of being suddenly surprised or startled by something unexpected.
苛々
iraira
Describes the feeling of being irritated, annoyed, or impatient when things do not go smoothly.
うっとり
uttori
Describes a state of being completely captivated or enchanted by something beautiful, often looking dreamy.
へどもど
hedomodo
The state of being flustered, stuttering, or at a loss for words.
むしゃくしゃ
mushakusha
Describes a state of pent-up frustration and irritation, or physical things like hair being shaggy and unkempt.
ムラムラ
muramura
This word describes a sudden, irresistible welling up of desire, urge, or emotion from within.
ジーンと
jiinto
Describes a profound emotional resonance that touches the heart deeply, or a physical sensation of lingering numbness and stinging pain.
どぎまぎ
dogimagi
Losing one's composure and getting flustered or nervously embarrassed when caught off guard.
しょぼん
shobon
しょぼん means to feel suddenly dejected or downhearted, often visibly showing a deflated or drooping posture.
げんなり
gennari
A state of losing energy, motivation, or patience due to exhaustion or tediousness.
ぷいと
puito
ぷいと describes the sudden action of turning one's face away or leaving a place because of a bad mood or sulking.
ついつい
tsuitsui
Describes doing something unintentionally or against your better judgment, often driven by habit or temptation.
ギクリ
gikuri
ギクリ (gikuri) describes a sudden, sharp psychological jolt, usually caused by guilt, fear, or being caught off guard.
きゅん
kyun
Kyun describes a sudden tightening or squeezing sensation in the chest caused by intense emotion, like love or nostalgia.
ガビーン
gabiin
A comical exclamation meaning 'oh no!', expressing sudden shock or disappointment.
ビビビッ
bibibi
This word describes a sudden strong intuition, an instant romantic connection, or a repeated electronic beeping sound.
ギクッと
gikutto
Describes a sudden psychological jolt from guilt or fear, or a sharp popping sensation when a joint or back is strained.
プッツン
puttsun
Represents something snapping abruptly, like a tense thread breaking, or a person suddenly losing their temper.
シュンと
shunto
To suddenly lose one's spirit, become downcast, or shrink emotionally.
ムスっと
musutto
A silent expression of displeasure, sulking, or being sullen.
あわあわ
awaawa
あわあわ describes a state of being flustered, panicked, or helplessly confused by an unexpected event.