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hyun(ヒュン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

hyun describes a sharp, fast motion that cuts through the air in an instant.

hyururu(ヒュルル)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

hyururu describes a thin, swirling movement of wind or air.

hyoi(ヒョイ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

hyoi describes a light, quick, and effortless motion, often involving lifting, dodging, or shifting position with minimal exertion.

hoka-hoka(ホカホカ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

hoka-hoka describes warm, freshly heated conditions, typically referring to food, air, or objects that retain gentle warmth.

hiso-hiso(ヒソヒソ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

hiso-hiso describes speaking quietly in a low, secretive voice.

hira-hira(ヒラヒラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

hira-hira describes a light, fluttering movement, typically of thin or delicate objects such as paper, petals, cloth, or leaves.

hera-hera(ヘラヘラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

hera-hera describes a person acting in a frivolous, unserious, or overly casual manner, often smiling or laughing without sincerity.