Gitaigo: States and Qualities

のうのう (nounou) describes a state of being completely carefree, comfortable, and without worries.

Describes a sudden, intense flash of light or a sharp, piercing glare.

Describes a rapid, repetitive flashing of light, often causing eye discomfort, or a sharp prickling pain.

ピリッと describes a sudden, sharp, and brief stinging or tingling sensation, such as a spicy kick, a mild electric shock, or a suddenly tense atmosphere.

Being completely dead drunk, or licking something thoroughly and wetly.

カリカリ describes a hard, crisp texture in food, a light repetitive scratching sound, or a state of being irritable and edgy.

Describes a large, imposing, or menacing presence suddenly appearing, standing up, or looming out of nowhere.

A mimetic word describing a single, swift, and graceful movement, often conveying a sense of weightlessness or agility.

Describes something that is soft, fluffy, and pleasantly full or plump.

Describes trembling or quivering uncontrollably due to intense negative emotions like deep fear, anger, or shock.

A sudden, forceful sweeping action or sound, often when grabbing or moving multiple items all at once.

Describes a state of intense vibration, loud reverberating sound, or strong physical tension and throbbing.

This word describes a physically warm and soft texture, as well as a heart-warming feeling of relaxation or relief.

An adverb used with negative verbs to emphasize a complete lack of action, knowledge, or progress.

Completely soaked, severely crushed out of shape, or thoroughly messy and disorganized.

Describes acting nonchalantly as if nothing happened, or completely returning to a normal state.

すっぽり describes a state where something is completely covered, enveloped, or fits perfectly into a space without sticking out.

がっぽがっぽ describes the act of raking in a massive amount of money or profit effortlessly.

Acquiring a surprisingly large amount of money or items all at once.

Describes something excessively loose or oversized, money rolling in abundantly, or liquids gushing and sloshing vigorously.

Describes a sudden, highly energetic, and forceful physical action.

Describes the gentle, clear shining of the sun, strongly evoking a warm and peaceful spring day.

Describes the light jingling sound of small metal objects, or a person's frivolous, flashy, and flirty behavior.

Means to do something with a clean snap, a stern attitude, or a sharp appearance.

Describes something growing thickly and unkemptly like hair or vegetation, or a person who moves sluggishly and lacks sharpness.

Describes a light object dropping smoothly with a soft thump, a straight silhouette, or something suddenly making sense.

Kotenpan describes the state of being completely and utterly defeated or physically beaten.

ポロリ (porori) describes a small object or tear suddenly dropping, or a secret inadvertently slipping out of one's mouth.

Describes a chaotic, disorganized situation where people are rushing around in confusion.

Describes doing something heartily, fully, or with great vigor, often used for eating a lot or tackling a task head-on.

Describes a light crunching sound or performing an action quickly and efficiently without dragging on.

Describes something that lacks clear boundaries or shapes, or a state of being unfocused and absentminded.

Describes a bubbly, high-spirited, and energetic attitude, typically associated with young girls acting cute.

Describes a state of being off one's guard, absent-minded, or not paying proper attention.

Describes a sudden, complete, and effortless change of state, such as completely forgetting something, being easily deceived, or falling asleep instantly.

Describes the action of crying quietly or feeling a continuous, dull ache such as a stomachache.

Shittori describes something that is pleasantly moist and soft, or a calm, graceful, and serene atmosphere.

A quick, sharp, or intense glance, often with a hint of suspicion or disapproval.

ずんぐり describes a physical shape that is disproportionately short and thick or wide.

ずんぐりむっくり describes a body shape or object that is noticeably short, thick, and stout.

A gentle and pleasant breeze blowing softly.

Describes something small sitting quietly, or a slight, unobtrusive action.

This word describes light, repeated tapping, small hopping movements, or casually refers to punctuation marks like the dakuten.

ばっと (batto) describes a physical movement or the spreading of something that happens suddenly, quickly, and unexpectedly.

Plunging a sharp object into something soft, or wearing a sullen, sulky expression.

Petapeta describes the pitter-patter of bare feet, the action of repeatedly pasting or stamping things, or a slightly sticky texture.

Describes a shrill whistling sound, a faint glow of light, a gentle blush, or a lightheaded sensation as blood rushes to the head.

This word describes the repeated sound or action of swallowing liquids, as well as the repeated visual movement of nodding one's head.