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noro-noro(ノロノロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

noro-noro describes slow, sluggish, or delayed movement or action.

mago-mago(マゴマゴ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

mago-mago describes a state of mental confusion or hesitation in which someone cannot decide what to do or how to act.

bura-bura(ブラブラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

bura-bura describes a loose, dangling, or swinging motion, often repeated and unhurried.

kuru-kuru(クルクル)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

kuru-kuru describes a continuous spinning or turning motion, typically in a circular pattern.

nya-nya(ニャーニャー)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

nya-nya describes the repeated meowing sound made by cats.

wan-wan(ワンワン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Psychological / Emotional

1. Dog barking

chun-chun(チュンチュン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

chun-chun describes the short, high-pitched chirping sound made by small birds, typically sparrows.

tsuru-tsuru(ツルツル)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

tsuru-tsuru describes a smooth, slippery, polished surface or motion, typically used when something glides easily without friction.

fuka-fuka(フカフカ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

fuka-fuka describes a soft, springy, and cushion-like state, typically used when something has a plush, yielding surface that gently compresses under light pressure.

puka-puka(プカプカ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

puka-puka describes a light, buoyant floating motion, typically used when something drifts on water or floats in the air without sinking or falling.

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