Skip to content
onowords – Japanese Sound Expressions

Human‑crafted theory, refined with AI.

  • Home
  • About
  • How to Use
  • DeepDive

Archives: Dictionary

mago-mago(マゴマゴ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

mago-mago describes a state of mental confusion or hesitation in which someone cannot decide what to do or how to act.

mofu-mofu(モフモフ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

mofu-mofu describes a soft, fluffy, and moderately dense texture typically associated with fur, plush materials, or thick padding.

moku-moku(モクモク)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Natural Phenomena

moku-moku describes a thick, continuous mass of smoke, steam, or clouds rising or spreading.

mera-mera(メラメラ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Natural Phenomena

mera-mera describes flames burning with visible motion, often rising, flickering, or wavering with energy.

mochi-mochi(モチモチ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

mochi-mochi describes a soft, elastic, and pleasantly chewy texture.

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.