Gitaigo: States and Qualities

Doing something secretly or stealthily so that others do not notice.

コツコツ describes the sound of hard objects tapping gently, or the act of making steady, diligent progress step by step.

A state of messy trouble, interpersonal conflict, or physical disorganization.

A state of being messy, chaotic, or mixed up.

Doing something quickly and without hesitation or delay.

Describes a clean and unburdened state, such as feeling refreshed, having a light taste, or completely lacking something when used with a negative verb.

Describes a frank, uncomplicated personality or a feeling of psychological relief.

Describes a smooth, light texture without stickiness, or a gentle, unobstructed flow.

Zatto means to do something quickly and superficially or indicates a rough estimate without fine details.

Describes a surface that feels rough to the touch, is covered in gritty particles like sand, or a voice that sounds raspy.

A state where things fit together perfectly or make complete sense naturally.

Describes light rain falling quietly and continuously, or a state of being mildly damp.

シャキシャキ describes the crisp texture of fresh, watery vegetables or the brisk, energetic actions of a person.

じくじく describes a continuous, unpleasant state of being damp, sodden, or oozing fluid, such as a festering wound.

Describes the act of physically flailing one's limbs or panicking desperately when backed into a corner.

This word means to take one's time to do something thoroughly and carefully without rushing.

Jitto (じっと) means keeping the body completely still, fixing one's attention unblinkingly on something, or patiently enduring a situation without reacting.

Describes an uncomfortably damp, humid environment, or a gloomy, persistently negative personality or mood.

じんわり describes something slowly and gently spreading, permeating, or being felt from within.

スースー describes the cool sensation of air passing by, the refreshing feeling of mint, or the soft sound of peaceful breathing.

Describes physical movement or abstract progress that occurs smoothly, swiftly, and without any obstacles.

Describes the action of walking briskly and purposefully without hesitation.

Indicates that a state has changed 100% or that an action has been carried out with absolutely nothing left behind.

Feeling refreshed, relieved, or appearing neat and clean without any lingering clutter.

Describes a smooth, unhindered, swift movement, or a sudden feeling of being emotionally or physically refreshed.

'Suppari' describes an action performed decisively, cleanly, and completely, without any hesitation.

すやすや (suyasuya) describes the appearance of someone or something sleeping very peacefully and soundly.

スラスラ means to do something smoothly and easily, indicating efficiency and skill.

Surari describes something or someone as long, slender, and well-proportioned, or movement as smooth and continuous.

Describes movement or progress that happens smoothly and effortlessly without friction or catching.

Describes a process advancing smoothly without resistance, or a physical appearance that is slender and lithe.

Zukazuka is an adverb describing an action performed directly, without hesitation, and often in a rude or intrusive manner.

A continuous, pulsating or throbbing physical pain.

Zukezuke describes speaking bluntly or intruding verbally without caring about the listener's feelings.

ずっしり (zusshiri) describes something that feels genuinely heavy, solid, or has a significant impact, both physically and emotionally.

An adverb describing the act of speaking directly to the core of an issue without hesitation, or guessing something with perfect accuracy.

ずらっと (zuratto) describes the visual state of many people or objects being neatly lined up in a row.

Zuruzuru describes the sound or action of dragging a heavy object, slurping noodles, sniffling, or a situation that drags on without a clear resolution.

Describes steady, forceful, and rapid forward movement or progress without hesitation.

Sekaseka describes moving, acting, or speaking in a hurried, restless, and agitated manner.

Sokkuri means two things look strikingly similar or that something is kept or moved entirely without anything missing.

Describes an action performed very quietly, gently, or stealthily to avoid making noise, or leaving a person or situation as is.

ぞくぞく describes the physical sensation of shivering or a chill going down one's spine due to cold, fever, fear, or intense excitement.

ぞろぞろ describes a large group of people, animals, or things moving steadily together in a stream, or a long object trailing along the ground.

Describes the state of being overwhelmed, flinching, or shrinking back due to the superior force or pressure of another.

たっぷり describes having an abundant, highly satisfying amount of something or having ample, loose space.

Describes a continuous thin stream of liquid, incessant complaining, or sluggish, dawdling movement.

Describes clothing that is noticeably oversized, flabby flesh, or liquids pouring abundantly.