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Gitaigo: States and Qualities
GITAIGO / 擬態語
Gitaigo describes states or qualities that may not make a sound, such as appearance, texture, surface feel, or condition. Browse the inventory below to compare short meanings, categories, and available examples. Page 16 of 16.
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Gitaigo describes states or qualities that may not make a sound, such as appearance, texture, surface feel, or condition.
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ムキムキ
mukimuki
Describes the physical appearance of having large, well-developed, and bulging muscles.
かさかさ
kasakasa
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.
ぐらぐら
guragura
This word describes something shaking because its foundation is unstable, water at a rolling boil, or a dizzy feeling in the head.
からから
karakara
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.
ぬるぬる
nurunuru
Describes a slimy and slippery texture, or in modern slang, animation that moves extremely smoothly.
がっちり
gacchiri
がっちり describes something that is solidly built, held firmly without gaps, or a person who is shrewd and calculating with money.
ぶちぶち
buchibuchi
Describes the sound or action of repeatedly snapping or pulling something out, as well as continuously muttering complaints.
ぽよんぽよん
poyonpoyon
ぽよんぽよん describes something that is very soft, highly elastic, and bounces or jiggles delightfully.
もふもふ
mofumofu
A word describing a soft, thick, and furry texture, or the act of petting something with this texture.
こちんこちん
kochinkochin
Describes something frozen solid, very hard, or a person who is extremely stiff due to nervousness or stubbornness.
ふにゃふにゃ
funyafunya
Funyafunya describes something that is very soft, limp, or lacking in firmness and elasticity.
まるまる
marumaru
Describing something or someone (usually a baby or pet) that is pleasantly round and plump.
がちがち
gachigachi
Gachigachi describes something that is rock hard, someone who is extremely nervous and stiff, or teeth chattering from the cold.
はらぺこ
harapeko
Harapeko describes the state of being completely famished or ravenously hungry.
つやつや
tsuyatsuya
Describes a state of being naturally glossy, lustrous, and healthy-looking, especially regarding hair or skin.
ぬくぬく
nukunuku
To be warm and snug in comfort, or to live a sheltered and easy life.
さくさく
sakusaku
Sakusaku describes a light, crisp texture or sound, as well as processes progressing smoothly without delay.
からっぽ
karappo
A state of being completely empty or vacant with absolutely nothing inside.
めちゃくちゃ
mechakucha
A state of total disorder or destruction, or a powerful intensifier used to emphasize an extreme degree of something.
きつきつ
kitsukitsu
Expresses a state of being very tight, cramped, or having absolutely no room or time to spare.
ぼわっと
bowatto
Describes something expanding, flaring up, or appearing suddenly with a hazy or soft-edged visual quality.