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じりじり
jirijiri
Describes something progressing slowly but steadily, scorching heat, burning impatience, or a continuous sizzling/ringing sound.
ちゃんちゃん
chanchan
Describes the metallic sound of clashing swords or the act of getting things done promptly and rhythmically.
ぶつぶつ
butsubutsu
Butsubutsu describes the low sound of someone grumbling, the appearance of a skin rash or pimples, the gentle bubbling of simmering liquid, or the act of chopping something into pieces.
ぱらぱら
parapara
Describes light scattered drops of rain, the quick sound of flipping through pages, or a loose, non-sticky texture like perfect fried rice.
がらん
garan
Garan describes a large space that is completely empty and deserted, or the clanging sound of a hollow metal object.
ボコボコ
bokoboko
Describes something full of dents or bumps, a heavy bubbling sound, or the act of beating someone up severely.
くちゃくちゃ
kuchakucha
Describes the sound of smacking lips while chewing with an open mouth, or the physical state of being crumpled and messy.
ともすると
tomosuruto
An adverb indicating that a negative or undesirable outcome easily or frequently occurs.
ブスブス
busubusu
ブスブス describes the sound of something smoldering with smoke, the action of roughly pricking something repeatedly, or the low sound of muttering complaints.
こっきり
kokkiri
Used after a quantity or number to mean 'exactly' or 'only', emphasizing that there is no more.
ダボダボ
dabodabo
Describes clothing that is excessively baggy and loose-fitting, or the heavy sloshing of liquids.
ぽくぽく
pokupoku
This word describes a rhythmic hollow sound, a leisurely walking pace, or a soft, crumbly food texture.
きゅう
kyuu
Describes squeezing or twisting tightly, a squeaking sound, or drinking continuously in one sweep.
ぽかり
pokari
ぽかり (pokari) describes the hollow sound of a light whack (like smacking a head), a gaping state (like an open mouth or hole), or an absentminded state of mind.
しゃんしゃん
shanshan
A word describing the jingling sound of bells, rhythmic clapping, a hale and hearty elderly person, or a task concluding smoothly.