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uru-uru(ウルウル)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

uru-uru describes eyes filled with moisture, usually from tears that have not yet fallen.

uto-uto(ウトウト)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

uto-uto describes the state of dozing off, drifting in and out of light sleep, or becoming drowsy without fully losing consciousness.

uwaa(ウワァ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

1. A drawn‑out exclamation of surprise or emotional reaction