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Archetype: Calm / Gentle

Words that express softness, tranquility, or a soothing and comforting atmosphere.

yura-yura(ユラユラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

yura-yura describes a gentle, slow, and continuous swaying motion.

kawaii(カワイイ)
Others★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

kawaii describes something that is charming, adorable, or visually appealing in a soft, endearing way.

bura-bura(ブラブラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

bura-bura describes a loose, dangling, or swinging motion, often repeated and unhurried.

fuwa(フワ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Light, soft, or airy state

toro-ri(トロリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

toro-ri describes a thick, cohesive substance that stretches or drips in a single, heavy stream.

suya-suya(スヤスヤ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★☆☆☆☆Body Sensation

suya-suya describes quiet, peaceful, and steady breathing during sleep.

soyo-soyo(ソヨソヨ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

soyo-soyo describes a very gentle, soft movement of wind.

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

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

puni-puni(プニプニ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

1. A soft, squishy, and elastic texture

goro-n(ゴロン)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

goro-n describes a single, slightly heavy rolling or turning motion.

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