Gitaigo: States and Qualities

A casual filler phrase used when you can't remember details or want to skip over tedious information, equivalent to 'blah blah blah'.

This word describes the action of staring at something fixedly and intently, often out of deep curiosity or surprise.

Describes a sharp, intimidating glare or a sudden intense flash of light reflecting off an object.

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

A cute and positive way to describe someone or something as plump or chubby.

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.

ちょこまか describes moving around restlessly with small, quick, and continuous steps.

Bassari describes the action of cutting something completely, cleanly, and without hesitation in a single swift motion.

It describes the visual state of something long and thin sticking out prominently or rising up into view.

ニタリ describes a broad, smug, or meaningful smirk that implies satisfaction or a hidden motive.

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.

Describes a crisp food texture, feeling mentally refreshed and alert, or having a straight and upright posture.

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

Describes the action of walking unsteadily or tottering due to a lack of physical strength, balance, or coordination.

Describes a strongly pounding heartbeat from intense nervousness or exertion, or the action of devouring food in large, energetic bites.

Complaining or whining continuously and repetitively.

のたりのたり describes a slow, gentle, and continuous rolling or undulating motion, most commonly used for ocean waves.

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

Deppuri describes a figure or body that looks noticeably fat, portly, or stout due to carrying a lot of soft fat.

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

A sudden, small, and quick physical movement, such as a muscle twitch or a slight startled jerk.

Hoihoi describes doing something, agreeing to a request, or complying far too readily without considering the consequences.

Describes someone who looks extremely thin, gaunt, or haggard, usually from illness or stress.

Doing something in a highly methodical, regular, or systematically neat manner.

A harsh creaking sound from hard objects rubbing under pressure, or a state of being completely jam-packed with no room to spare.

Describes the act of staring sharply, intensely, or glaringly at someone or something.

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.

A state where objects, cables, or thoughts are highly jumbled or messy.

ジャカスカ means doing something vigorously, freely, and without restraint, such as spending money recklessly or eating with great gusto.

Describes a smooth, easy motion or progress without any friction or resistance.

そろり (sorori) describes an action done very slowly, carefully, and without making a sound.

A colloquial term meaning perfectly exact with no remainder, often applied to money or time, or the sharp sound of snipping.

Tsutto describes a swift, smooth, and unobstructed movement or action done without hesitation.

Teratera describes a surface that smoothly reflects light, typically due to a coating of oil, sweat, or a highly polished, slick texture.

Describes someone or something moving very slowly and heavily, or standing completely still without reacting.

Describes acting or behaving shamelessly, without showing proper guilt or embarrassment.

Describes something thin, light, and delicate, such as flower petals or a strand of hair, fluttering or slipping gently downward.

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

Describes the act of fawning or acting subserviently to someone, or a thin object that bends easily.

Describes things vigorously sprouting, shooting upward, or growing rapidly one after another.

ぷるぷる describes a soft, elastic, jiggly texture or a very slight, delicate trembling motion.

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

Describes a fire burning intensely and vigorously with large, roaring flames.

Describes a continuous throbbing pain, a stinging numbness in the nerves, or a loud ringing sound in the ears.

Describes a sudden surge of being offended or annoyed, or an uncomfortably hot and stuffy atmosphere.