Giyougo: Movement and Behavior

Describes someone acting timidly, hesitantly, or moping due to a lack of self-confidence.

Couples being physically affectionate, flirting, or acting lovey-dovey with each other.

Describes being in a state of confusion or panic, to the point of not knowing what to do or how to act.

Describing the manner of scolding or complaining in a sharp, persistent, and annoying way.

Performing actions or speaking in a brisk, energetic, and efficient manner.

The appearance of large eyes moving restlessly or staring intently.

Speaking or explaining something in an annoyingly repetitive and excessively long manner.

Describes an action performed with strong, steady physical force or vigorous momentum.

Sururi (するり) is a Japanese adverb describing a smooth, fast, and unhindered movement.

A state where things that should align, match, or work together fail to do so, resulting in an odd or inconsistent pairing.

Describes movement that is slow and heavy, often suggesting bulkiness or a lack of vigor.

Indicates a possibility, a guess, or something happening by chance.

Describes doing something with extreme strictness, severity, or relentlessness, especially when enforcing rules or training someone.

The light, repeated bouncing or hopping motion of small animals or joyful children.

A state of hanging loosely and swaying, or spending time and walking aimlessly in a relaxed manner.

The sound or action of chewing food noisily, eagerly, or ravenously.

A mimetic word describing the action of taking a large, vigorous bite or drinking in one big gulp.

Doing tasks or taking action quickly, efficiently, and without hesitation.

To stare at someone or something fixedly and scrutinizingly, often in a rude or intrusive manner.

Describes doing something with rough, energetic, and unhesitating vigor.

Acting shamelessly or brazenly without any sense of guilt.

なみなみ is an onomatopoeia describing a container filled to the very brim with liquid, almost to the point of spilling.

ぎくぎく describes stiff, jerky, or unsmooth movements, as well as awkward social interactions.

To do something very easily or to live a comfortable life without burden or hardship.

どんどん describes something progressing very quickly, someone acting without hesitation, or the sound of repeated loud banging.

Many small creatures crawling or wriggling together in one place.

Describes actions performed in very small, intermittent amounts or a meddling attitude.

Nittari means to smile quietly in a sly, self-satisfied, or meaningful way.

Describes a process of growth, progress, or recovery that happens very quickly and with great momentum.

Describes eating ravenously like a starved animal or being intensely greedy for something.

Describes an action performed with extreme ease and no visible effort, or a feeling of being light-hearted and relieved.

Describes an action or thought that occurs suddenly without a plan or clear reason.

Describes steady and sure progress towards a goal without interruption.

Describes someone acting shiftily, suspiciously, or nervously, often looking around restlessly as if hiding something.

Performing an action quickly, smoothly, and without hesitation.