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juuu(ジュー)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

juuu describes a continuous sizzling sound produced when food cooks steadily on a hot surface.

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

juwa describes the sound or state of liquid spreading, seeping, or releasing moisture or heat.

jyuuu(ジュー / ジューッ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

jyuuu describes the sizzling sound produced when food is heated on a pan, grill, or hot surface.

jito(ジト)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Body Sensation

jito describes a state of dampness or persistent moisture, often caused by humidity, sweat, or emotional heaviness.

jittori(ジットリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

jittori describes an unpleasant or uncomfortable level of dampness, often caused by sweat, humidity, or moisture that clings to the skin, clothes, or air.