Gitaigo: States and Qualities

Describes things that are scattered in small numbers or happen occasionally rather than all at once.

Describes the action of looking at something briefly or something appearing for a fleeting moment.

Completely or entirely, most commonly used to describe the sun having fully set and night falling completely.

Describes the action of sitting down heavily or dropping a large object with a thud.

どっかと describes the action of sitting down heavily or placing a heavy object with a solid, unreserved motion.

A surprisingly large amount of physical objects piling up, or the heavy thud of a large mass dropping.

Describes a heavy, dark, and gloomy state, such as overcast skies, lifeless eyes, or a depressed mood.

Describes being relaxed, carefree, and unconcerned about one's surroundings or problems.

Describes a slippery, evasive manner of avoiding commitment, or living an idle, aimless life.

ぶらり describes wandering around aimlessly, dropping by a place casually, or something dangling freely.

Describes a sudden display of displeasure in a huff, or a sharp, pungent smell that hits the nose.

Describes something that has been crushed flat or has completely lost its volume and air.

ぺろっと describes doing something swiftly and completely, such as gobbling up food, briefly sticking out a tongue, or peeling a sticker off cleanly.

Elegantly slender, slim, or delicate, typically describing a person's body or limbs.

ぽっかり describes a gaping hole, a light object floating in space, or a sudden sense of emptiness.

Describes a single, isolated point or event, such as a solitary drop of liquid falling, standing completely alone, or muttering just a few words.

Describes a fire burning intensely or strong emotions like anger and jealousy flaring up.

Mokumoku describes thick, voluminous smoke, clouds, or steam continuously billowing or rolling upward.

もぐもぐ describes a continuous, muffled movement, such as chewing food with the mouth closed or speaking unclearly.

ゆったり means having ample space, time, or emotional room, resulting in a relaxed, comfortable, and unhurried state.

ぷにぷに describes a very soft, elastic, and squishy texture that bounces back when pressed, like a baby's cheek or a gummy candy.

ぬめっと describes a surface texture that feels slick, wet, or slightly slimy to the touch and looks glistening.

This word describes extreme anger, the fierce heat of the sun, or the sharp clanging sound of striking metal.

A calm, gentle, and unhurried personality or demeanor.

This word describes a single forceful action of sinking, stabbing, or plunging deeply into a yielding surface.

It describes a liquid level just barely covering a submerged object, or something steadily and inexorably approaching.

Describes a heavy object tumbling over once or a person effortlessly flopping down to rest.

Describes a pleasantly plump, fleshy, or voluptuous body with soft but firm flesh.

Wandering or moving around aimlessly and restlessly, often in a way that is distracting or gets in the way.

ギンッ (ginn) describes a sharp and intense glare, a sudden stinging pain, or the sharp metallic clash of objects like swords.

まったり (mattari) means a rich, mellow flavor, or a laid-back and relaxed state of being.

The state of drifting in and out of sleep or being half-awake.

Doppuri describes the state of being fully submerged in a liquid, or figuratively, being completely absorbed, engrossed, or addicted to a habit or situation.

Describes passing away suddenly and peacefully without prior suffering, or the crisp sound of a dry, brittle object snapping.

そそくさ describes doing something hurriedly or hastily, often with the intention of leaving quickly or finishing a task without lingering.

Describes a situation where a large amount of something is completely taken away, removed, or lost, leaving a noticeable void.

Describes a state of appearing drowsy, intoxicated, or having heavy, unfocused eyes.

Describes something hanging heavily and loosely, or a body completely devoid of tension and energy.

Describes a rhythmic and repeated motion, such as walking briskly, searching thoroughly, or in slang, a repetitive physical action.

Something small-scale, petty, or done bit by bit, often carrying a slightly negative nuance.

Describes the attitude of acting shamelessly or brazenly, especially when one ought to feel ashamed or responsible.

ちんたら means doing something very slowly, dawdling, and wasting time.

ふんわり is a mimetic word that describes a soft, light, airy, and fluffy texture, or a gentle, weightless movement.

Describes speaking or writing in a long-winded, tedious, and wordy manner.

Kinkirakin describes something that is excessively sparkly or flashy, often to the point of being gaudy or tacky.

Describes a state of being absent-minded, spacing out, or idling without doing anything.

Exactly, precisely, or perfectly on time without any excess or shortfall.

Describes the action of sitting down heavily or placing a heavy object down solidly.