Gitaigo: States and Qualities

Describes a sharp, decisive action, such as snapping cleanly, flatly refusing without room for argument, or dressing very smartly.

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

ぴくんぴくん describes a repeated involuntary twitching, jerking, or pulsating movement.

ぐにゃり describes a substantial object easily bending, squishing, or suddenly losing its stiffness in a single distinct motion.

ねとねと (netoneto) describes the tactile sensation of something being unpleasantly sticky, gooey, or syrupy.

Describes a firm, springy, and chewy food texture (like al dente pasta), or the act of working steadily and patiently behind the scenes.

習習 (shūshū) describes a gentle, softly blowing breeze, typically used in literary or poetic contexts.

ぷっつり describes the sharp snap of a taut thread breaking, or the abrupt and complete end of communication.

トコトコ (tokotoko) describes the action or sound of walking briskly with small, quick steps, often used for children or small animals.

ずらずら describes items lined up, text written, or people appearing in a long, continuous, and uninterrupted sequence.

Describes something that was originally moist but has completely dried out, becoming stiff or crusty on the surface.

すっぱ (suppa) describes the action of cutting, snapping, or severing something cleanly and decisively in a single swift motion.

Fukkuri describes something that is pleasantly plump, soft, and full in appearance or texture.

Chirochiro describes a weak, continuous, or small-scale action, such as a delicate flame flickering, a tiny stream trickling, or someone making subtle, repeated glances.

Describes a single, quick action of flipping a page, peeling something off smoothly, or casually speaking a foreign phrase fluently.

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

じとじと describes an uncomfortable, damp, and clammy state caused by high humidity or sweat.

Describes the action of slapping a flat object completely onto a surface, or flopping down flatly onto the ground.

Describes something completely smooth to the touch or sliding effortlessly without friction.

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

Describes light, small, and nimble up-and-down movements, such as a frog or rabbit hopping, or a person walking casually.

Describes a quick, single turning or spinning motion, or something curling up neatly into a round, charming shape.

Describes something small or light falling sparsely, or being sprinkled gently in a brief action.

Describes a smooth, thick texture or eyes feeling heavy with sleep.

そぼそぼ describes weak, light rain falling steadily, often evoking a quiet or gloomy feeling.

Describes a state of being heavily plump, visibly fat, or having a stout, solid build.

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.

Describes a sudden but small and soft manifestation, such as a slight blush appearing on the cheeks, a small flame lighting up, or acting absentmindedly.

Describes something vigorously swelling or expanding, such as billowing clouds, welling emotions, or a plump and shaggy appearance.

Pattari describes something stopping abruptly, meeting someone unexpectedly, or a light object falling flat.

Slow swaying, leisurely strolling, or spending time aimlessly.

Jiwatto describes something spreading, seeping, or progressing slowly but steadily, such as sweat, heat, or emotion.

Describes completing an action swiftly and easily, such as eating an entire meal quickly or peeling something off cleanly.

ぴりり describes a sharp, stinging, or tingling sensation felt on the skin or tongue.

A word describing a soft, elastic, and jiggly texture, like jelly or pudding.

Shinashina describes something that has lost its crispness and become limp or wilted, or a material that is naturally flexible and yields easily.

Describes moving in a very slow, heavy, and sluggish manner.

This word describes a soft, elastic, and bouncy texture like jelly.

Tickling someone playfully, whispering in someone's ear, or restlessly fiddling with something.

A word describing something fitting perfectly into a space or coming out smoothly without resistance.

Small bumps or a fine pimply rash, or the state of thin threads and strings snapping easily and repeatedly.

To move or spend time slowly and leisurely without rushing.

Describes someone who is sitting or standing completely alone in quiet isolation.

Describes the action of losing one's balance, slipping, or tripping, and suddenly falling completely flat on the ground, often in a comical way.

Describes a state of extreme messiness, complete disorder, or absolute chaos.

Represents a sudden, brief, and relatively light pricking or stinging sensation.