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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.

chiku-taku(チクタク)
Giongo(擬音語)★☆☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

chiku-taku describes the regular ticking sound produced by a clock or similar mechanical device.

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

chu describes the light sound or gesture of a small kiss.

chira-chira(チラチラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

chira-chira describes repeated, intermittent, or flickering movements of looking or appearing.

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

chira describes a brief, subtle, or sideways glance.