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muka-muka(ムカムカ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

muka-muka describes a feeling of disgust, irritation, or emotional nausea, often directed toward something unpleasant, offensive, or frustrating.

moya-moya(モヤモヤ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

moya-moya describes a state of emotional or mental haziness, where feelings are unclear, unresolved, or vaguely uncomfortable.

moko(モコ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

moko describes a single soft, rounded bulge or puffed-up shape.

moko-moko(モコモコ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

moko-moko describes something that appears soft, fluffy, and thickly padded.