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noro-noro(ノロノロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

noro-noro describes slow, sluggish, or delayed movement or action.

nya-nya(ニャーニャー)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

nya-nya describes the repeated meowing sound made by cats.

neba-neba(ネバネバ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Body Sensation

neba-neba describes a sticky, elastic, and viscous texture that stretches or clings when pulled or touched.

nuru-nuru(ヌルヌル)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Body Sensation

nuru-nuru describes a smooth, slippery, and slightly viscous surface quality, often associated with substances like slime, oil, or wet organic materials.

nya(ニャ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

nya describes the vocal sound made by a cat.

niya-niya(ニヤニヤ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

niya-niya describes a sly, smug, or suggestive grin that continues over time.

niko-niko(ニコニコ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

niko-niko describes a state of smiling cheerfully and continuously.