Gitaigo: States and Qualities

Describes the state of lacking moisture or natural oils, resulting in an unpleasantly dry or coarse texture.

Fuwafuwa describes things that are light, airy, and soft to the touch, or things that float and drift gently.

Pukapuka describes something floating buoyantly on a surface, puffing smoke rhythmically, or making light sounds from a wind instrument.

Describes a firm, bouncy texture, or a visibly huffy and angry emotional state.

This word describes the action of repeatedly licking something or gobbling up food very quickly.

ぼやぼや describes a state of being inattentive, absentminded, or careless, often resulting in mistakes or missed opportunities.

Sorosoro indicates that a specific time or event is approaching soon, or describes moving slowly and carefully.

Describes an uncomfortably hot, sticky, and humid environment.

Carefully, deeply, and at length (usually when thinking or looking).

Describes a state of being firm, secure, or doing something thoroughly and reliably.

Describes a sticky, viscous, or stringy texture.

Describes hair, fur, or a beard that is thick, tangled, and unkempt.

Describes a flexible stiff surface being dented, or someone acting in a highly servile and obsequious manner.

Describes acting in a rushed, panicked, and disorganized manner due to being caught off guard.

A sharp, piercing pain, pulling something extremely tightly, or acting briskly under pressure.

Describes a swift, single turning motion, a sudden complete change, or perfectly round eyes.

Describes a sudden, violent jolt or shaking movement.

ぐんと (gunto) means a sudden, conspicuous leap or a large difference.

Describes something that has lost its firmness and become limp, or a person who has completely lost their energy.

Describes a hard, rough, and uneven texture or appearance with protruding parts.

Describes the texture of something—typically fabric or hair—that feels stiff, coarse, and inflexible to the touch.

Describes an absolute, dead silence without a single sound.

A state of complete and profound silence, often with a tense, solemn, or eerie undertone.

Describes the swift, firm action of standing up perfectly straight and tall.

とろとろ describes a thick, syrupy, or melted texture, as well as a gentle simmer, a weak flame, dozing off, or moving sluggishly.

Dokudoku describes a heavy, steady flow of liquid gushing out (especially blood) or a strong, pounding heartbeat.

どっしり describes something that is massive, heavy, and solid, or someone's calm, composed, and dignified presence.

Nitanita describes a creepy, sticky, or malicious smirk.

To smile brightly, sweetly, or broadly in a momentary action.

Describes unexpectedly bumping into someone, falling down heavily, or an ongoing action coming to an abrupt halt.

ぴたっと (pitatto) describes a sudden and complete stop, surfaces sticking tightly with no gaps, or things matching exactly.

ぴょこん describes a light, quick bouncing movement, abruptly popping up, or a swift, casual bow of the head.

Describes something voluminous, resilient, and pleasantly soft to the touch, like a thick futon or freshly baked bread.

ふっと describes a sudden, light action that happens without warning, such as a small puff of breath, a suddenly remembered thought, or something quietly disappearing.

Describes something that sticks closely and flatly to a surface without gaps or volume.

This word describes the texture of thick, tangled, and unkempt hair, fur, or fibers.

Describes a slow wriggling, squirming, or creeping movement, as well as the dry and crumbly texture of food in the mouth.

Describes something that has lost its original shape and become worn-out (like old clothes), or someone who is physically exhausted.

Describes something fine and frizzy like hair, shriveled up like dry leaves, a fine sizzling sound, or a sharp stinging physical sensation.

This word describes hair or animal fur that is thick, abundant, bushy, and soft to the touch.

A state of calm or peace, almost always used in the negative to express the inability to do something peacefully.

Describes a state of sudden confusion or chaotic turmoil where people's attention is distracted.

Nondori describes a state of being completely relaxed, taking things easy, or doing something at a leisurely pace.

Shoboshobo describes a weak, energy-lacking state, such as tired eyes blinking, persistent weak drizzle, or walking despondently.

To do something exhaustively to the absolute limit or very end without giving up.

Happening sparsely, little by little, or intermittently, like scattered raindrops.

Describes a visual state where a large number of small, often unpleasant things are gathered and continuously moving.

A word that indicates a very large quantity, a high degree, or a great amount of effort.