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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.

bou-bou(ボウボウ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

bou-bou describes something that is wild, overgrown, or sticking out in an unkempt way.

dabo(ダボ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

dabo describes something that is loose, baggy, or hanging with excess space, especially clothing or fabric that does not fit tightly.

kyu(キュッ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

kyu describes a quick, firm tightening or constricting motion or sound.

shiwa-shiwa(シワシワ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

shiwa-shiwa describes a wrinkled, creased, or crumpled appearance, typically of fabric, paper, skin, or objects that have lost smoothness.

hira-hira(ヒラヒラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

hira-hira describes a light, fluttering movement, typically of thin or delicate objects such as paper, petals, cloth, or leaves.

gowa-gowa(ゴワゴワ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gowa-gowa describes a stiff, coarse, or firm texture, especially when something feels hardened, inflexible, or not yet softened.

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.

jito(ジト)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Body Sensation

jito describes a state of dampness or persistent moisture, often caused by humidity, sweat, or emotional heaviness.

boro-boro(ボロボロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

boro-boro describes a state of being worn-out, tattered, or falling apart.

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