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gara-gara(ガラガラ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gara-gara describes a rough, rattling, or clattering sound produced by objects moving, shaking, or sliding.

gotsu-n(ゴツン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

gotsu-n describes a single, heavy impact sound produced when a hard object strikes another surface with noticeable force.

gotsu-gotsu(ゴツゴツ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

gotsu-gotsu describes a series of firm, repeated impacts or a rough, uneven texture associated with hard surfaces.

gotsu(ゴツ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gotsu describes a short, firm impact sound produced when hard objects collide or strike against a surface.

gasa(ガサ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gasa describes a single, light, dry rustling or shifting sound produced when an object moves, brushes against something, or is lightly disturbed.

gira-gira(ギラギラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

gira-gira describes strong, intense, or glaring light that shines sharply or continuously.

gooo(ゴォー / ゴーッ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★★Physical Movement / Sound

gooo describes a deep, continuous roaring sound produced by a strong force such as wind, fire, or energy.

goshi-goshi(ゴシゴシ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

goshi-goshi describes a strong, repetitive scrubbing or rubbing sound produced when two surfaces are pressed together and moved back and forth with force.

gowa-gowa(ゴワゴワ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gowa-gowa describes a stiff, coarse, or firm texture, especially when something feels hardened, inflexible, or not yet softened.

gusshori(グッショリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

gusshori describes a state of being thoroughly soaked with liquid.

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