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puka-puka(プカプカ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

puka-puka describes a light, buoyant floating motion, typically used when something drifts on water or floats in the air without sinking or falling.

peta-n(ペタン)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

peta-n describes a light, flat, and sudden contact or settling motion, often used when something soft or flexible collapses, sits down, or sticks lightly to a surface.

pari-pari(パリパリ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

pari-pari describes a crisp, dry cracking sound or texture, often associated with thin surfaces breaking, tearing, or snapping.

poto(ポト)
Giongo(擬音語)★☆☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

poto describes a small, light object or droplet falling and making a soft, minimal sound.

pyuu(ピュー)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

pyuu describes a cold, sharp movement of wind or air.

piku(ピク)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★☆☆☆☆Body Sensation

piku describes a small, quick, involuntary movement that occurs in response to a stimulus.

pika(ピカ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

pika describes a brief, sharp flash of light occurring in a single moment.

paki-paki(パキパキ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

paki-paki describes sharp, crisp cracking or snapping sounds produced when something stiff or brittle bends, breaks, or moves.

pasha(パシャ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

pasha describes a light, quick splash sound produced when water is struck, disturbed, or splashes outward.

piri(ピリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

piri describes a sharp, slight, and momentary reaction caused by a thin or pointed stimulus.

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