Gitaigo: States and Qualities

Describes someone talking incessantly and indiscreetly, or a material that is cheap, thin, and flimsy.

A word describing extreme hunger, the act of bowing repeatedly in a subservient manner, or thin objects easily denting.

Speaking a foreign language fluently, or referring to something that is very thin and flimsy.

Describes something pleasantly warm, or freshly cooked food that is steaming hot.

Describes the texture of freshly cooked, hot, and starchy foods, or the state of beaming with inner satisfaction and joy.

Describes something that is freshly made and piping hot, or someone who has just recently acquired a new status.

ほろほろ (horohoro) describes light, delicate things falling quietly like tears or petals, or the incredibly tender, crumbly texture of food that melts in your mouth.

Honnori means faintly or subtly, typically describing a mild, gentle sensory experience.

A state of being mentally unfocused, seeing things dimly, or a sudden flaring of flames.

The state of hair or bristles being tangled and messy, or the act of idling away time doing nothing.

Slowly but steadily, or soon at a leisurely pace.

Indicates starting an action gradually or that it is time to do something soon, and also describes scattered spots or pimples.

Describes something that is severely worn out, objects crumbling or falling in large drops, or being physically and mentally exhausted.

This word describes something that lacks clarity and sharpness, either visually blurry and dim, or a state of spacing out and being absentminded.

ぽかぽか (pokapoka) describes a comfortable, pleasant warmth like spring sunshine, or the action of hitting someone repeatedly.

Describes a state of staring blankly, gaping in surprise with an open mouth, or the light, hollow sound of a whack.

A word describing the light sound of splashing water, or a soft, cute, chubby appearance.

Describes a physically thick, plump shape or a heavy, viscous liquid.

A word describing light drops falling, scattered small spots, or things progressing little by little.

Describes large drops (like tears) or small, granular objects falling continuously and relatively quietly.

まごまご describes being confused, at a loss, or hesitating because you do not know what to do.

Describes something remembered, imagined, or realized so vividly that it feels as if it is happening right before one's eyes.

A ticklish or crawling sensation of itchiness, or a psychological restlessness and eager urge to take action.

むっつり means being silently sullen or having a taciturn, unapproachable demeanor.

Stuffy, steamy, or filled with a strong aura, scent, or heat.

Mekimeki describes something improving or growing at a remarkably rapid pace, or the loud creaking sound of rigid objects like wood breaking under pressure.

Crying softly and continuously, often in a way that sounds whiny, weak, or pitiful.

Describes fidgeting, squirming, or acting restlessly due to shyness, hesitation, or nervousness.

Describes doing something slowly, clumsily, or inefficiently, often wasting time.

It describes something that is prominently bulging or swelling into a rounded shape.

Describes a state of physical haziness or a cloudy, uncertain, and gloomy state of mind.

This word describes doing something with great physical vitality, such as eating heartily with a big appetite, working energetically, or having bulging muscles.

An adverb indicating that a desired result was achieved after considerable time or effort, or that something was achieved by a very narrow margin.

A slow, heavy swaying or shaking movement, typically of something large.

ゆっくり describes taking one's time, moving without haste, or being in a state of comfortable relaxation.

It describes a slow, gentle, and continuous swaying or wavering motion.

Describes a state of being completely lacking in physical tension or an action performed at a very slow, relaxed pace.

Yochiyochi describes the unsteady, tottering steps of a baby or a small animal just learning to walk.

Describes the physical frailty, unsteadiness, or tottering movement typically associated with old age.

Moving unsteadily, tottering, or staggering due to physical weakness, fatigue, or a loss of balance.

Describes the restless, unorganized gathering or moving of many entities, such as swarming crowds or squirming bugs.

A dry, rough surface that has lost moisture, or the light rustling sound of thin dry objects rubbing together.

Guriguri describes a firm circular rubbing motion or a hard, palpable lump found under the skin.

Something slowly but steadily seeping in, spreading, or approaching.

Describes the heavy, sloshing sensation or bloated state of a stomach full of liquid.

チクチク (chikuchiku) describes a repeated, superficial prickling or stinging sensation, or biting remarks that emotionally sting.

ちくり describes a momentary, sharp prickling or stinging sensation, and is metaphorically used for making biting remarks or tattling on someone.

ニコニコ describes a cheerful, friendly, and silent smile.