Skip to content
onowords – Japanese Sound Expressions

Human‑crafted theory, refined with AI.

  • Home
  • About
  • How to Use
  • DeepDive

Archives: Dictionary

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.

fu(フー)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Natural Phenomena

1. the hissing sound made by a cat

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

1. Light, soft, or airy state

fuwa-fuwa(フワフワ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Soft, light, and fluffy in texture