Gitaigo: States and Qualities

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.

だらだら describes something continuing endlessly without tension, such as chilling lazily at home, a meeting dragging on, or sweat dripping continuously.

Doing something little by little or in very small increments.

Describes someone who shrewdly or opportunistically secures a benefit for themselves.

To make a fuss over, pamper, or excessively flatter someone.

A colloquial adverb expressing that an action is performed correctly, properly, or reliably according to expectations.

A casual word meaning something happens quite often or is done easily and effortlessly.

Describes moving with small, quick steps like a toddler, or doing something frequently in small amounts.

ちょっぴり (choppiri) means a very small amount or degree, often conveying a cute, subjective, or emotional nuance.

Describes a small, weak flow of water, flickering flames, or the quick, restless darting of small creatures.

Describes light things falling gently, lights flickering, or the act of glancing at something repeatedly.

To see or hear something briefly or by accident.

Walking briskly and directly toward someone or something without hesitation.

Tsubekobe describes the annoying act of complaining, making petty excuses, or talking back, especially to avoid doing something.

Describes a surface that is exceptionally smooth, often to the point of being slick, shiny, or slippery.

ツンツン describes an aloof or standoffish attitude, something sticking up like spiky hair, a pungent smell, or lightly poking something.

Tekateka describes a continuous, solid shine on a smooth surface, often caused by oil, grease, or heavy polishing.

Walking a long distance at a steady, continuous pace.

In a conspicuous and prominent way, most commonly used to describe large text, images, or signs.

でれっと describes a state of lacking tension, either by being physically slack and lazy, or by having a fawning, love-struck expression.

Describes a state of being completely infatuated and fawning over someone, or acting in a lazy and slovenly manner.

Tobo-tobo describes a slow, heavy, and often dejected manner of walking, implying weariness or a lack of energy.

ドッキリ (dokkiri) is an expression for a sudden feeling of being startled or shocked.

どしどし (doshidoshi) describes doing something actively without hesitation, things happening in rapid succession, or walking with heavy, stomping footsteps.

Dotto describes a sudden, large influx of people, or a simultaneous outbreak of sound or applause.

どろどろ describes a thick, viscous, muddy state, or a messy, toxic state of human relationships.

なよなよ (nayonayo) means being feeble, lacking vigor, or being delicately supple.

ニヤニヤ means to smirk or grin continuously, often indicating self-satisfaction, harboring a secret, or thinking about something funny.

Nyoronyoro describes continuous slithering, wriggling, or slippery movement.

A wet, slimy texture that is hard to grip, or movement that flows extremely smoothly without stuttering.

Represents a physical sticky texture or a persistently nagging and complaining attitude.

Nokonoko describes someone showing up or acting in a shameless, unconcerned manner when they should feel embarrassed or hesitant.

Moving or progressing at a very slow and inefficient pace.

A relaxed and peaceful state of being free from rush or mental pressure.