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bari-bari（バリバリ）

Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

bari-bari describes a hard, tearing or ripping sound, such as paper or material being forcefully torn.

bota-bota（ボタボタ）

Giongo（擬音語）★★★★☆Natural Phenomena

bota-bota describes the sound or state of heavy drops of liquid falling one after another, usually in a slow but weighty rhythm.

biri-biri（ビリビリ）

Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Body Sensation

1. Continuous electric stimulation or tingling

bata-bata（バタバタ）

Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Body Sensation

1. Loud, repeated physical sounds

beta-beta（ベタベタ）

Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

beta-beta describes a heavy, sticky state caused by moisture, sweat, or a substance that clings strongly to a surface.

bishi（ビシ）

Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. A sharp, snapping or striking sound

bara-bara（バラバラ）

Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Scattered or separated into pieces

biku-biku（ビクビク）

Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

1. Trembling or twitching slightly due to fear or tension