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kasa-kasa(カサカサ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation, Physical Movement / Sound

kasa-kasa describes a dry, rough, or moisture‑lacking condition of a surface.

bosa-bosa(ボサボサ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

bosa-bosa describes a messy, unkempt, or disordered state, especially of hair or fibers.

gusshori(グッショリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

gusshori describes a state of being thoroughly soaked with liquid.

teka-teka(テカテカ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

teka-teka describes a shiny, glossy, or reflective surface.

pasa-pasa(パサパサ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

pasa-pasa describes a dry, rough, or moisture‑lacking condition of a surface or material.

puru-puru(プルプル)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

puru-puru describes a light, continuous trembling or quivering motion.

don(ドン)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

don describes a deep, resonant impact sound or a strong, attention-grabbing emphasis.

pita(ピタ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

pita describes the action of stopping suddenly and completely, with no lingering movement or hesitation.

gishi(ギシ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gishi describes a light creaking sound produced when a surface or object slightly bends or shifts under pressure.

shiku-shiku(シクシク)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

shiku-shiku describes a quiet, continuous expression of sadness or pain.

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