Gitaigo: States and Qualities

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.

Represents a single, deep nod of the head in agreement or a single audible gulp when swallowing liquid.

This word describes continuous, low-level complaining or acting hesitantly and slowly.

ずきんずきん describes a continuous, rhythmic throbbing or pulsating physical pain, typically associated with headaches, toothaches, or wounds.

Describes a sudden, distinct throbbing or pounding sensation of pain.

A momentary, meaningful smirk or grin, often carrying a suggestive, knowing, or slightly sinister undertone.

Describes something that is soft, flexible, and easily bent without breaking.

Kurikuri describes something smoothly round and cute, most commonly used for big round eyes or a completely shaved head.

Describes something that is completely flat, lacking in distinct features, bumps, contours, or depth.

Describes something applied very thickly or a trait that is intensely stereotypical and unadulterated.

Describes a liquid or semi-liquid that is thick, viscous, muddy, or gooey.

A state of being pleasantly smooth and non-sticky, having a thin liquid consistency, or acting cleanly without hesitation or emotional lingering.

Describes being pleasantly moist or soaking gently, as well as a quiet, emotionally close, and intimate atmosphere.

Describes a sudden, single flash of light or a quick, momentary glint.

Describes a slow, heavy, and somewhat sluggish physical movement, often associated with a large mass like a big animal or a heavily built person.

A single, brief glint or sharp flash of light.

Roughly, approximately, or a chunky, loose texture.

Describes something that is small, neatly arranged, compact, and cozy.

Describes the action of drinking a liquid continuously and forcefully in one long, unbroken gulp.

A word describing something being suddenly crushed, squashed, or a face crinkling into a broad smile.

Describes a state of being thoroughly and heavily soaked, usually describing clothes or hair saturated with liquid.

Describes people gathered together in a group, or wearing long, trailing, and sloppy clothing.

Describes a smart and neat appearance, a sharp and resolute facial expression, or a crisp, well-chilled taste.

きりり describes something pulled firmly without any slack, a focused and dignified facial expression, or the creaking sound caused by strong tension.

ぎゅう (gyuu) describes the action of pressing, squeezing, or hugging something very tightly, as well as applying severe psychological pressure.

Describes the action of blinking one's eyes repeatedly due to fatigue, dryness, or stinging.

Nettori describes a thick, sticky, or viscous texture, or a persistent, clinging manner such as a lingering gaze.

Describes something physically dried out and juiceless, or a figurative state of barely managing due to scarce resources like time or money.

A sudden, intensely bright, and very brief flash of light.