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be-ttori(ベットリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

be-ttori describes a heavy, thick, and strongly adhesive state in which a substance clings firmly to a surface or spreads in a dense layer.

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.

neba-neba(ネバネバ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Body Sensation

neba-neba describes a sticky, elastic, and viscous texture that stretches or clings when pulled or touched.

nuru-nuru(ヌルヌル)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Body Sensation

nuru-nuru describes a smooth, slippery, and slightly viscous surface quality, often associated with substances like slime, oil, or wet organic materials.

shara-shara(シャラシャラ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

shara-shara describes a light, delicate series of small rustling or clinking sounds produced when thin or small objects lightly touch or move.

biri(ビリ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

1. Electric snap

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.

bachi-bachi(バチバチ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

bachi-bachi describes sharp, crackling, or snapping sounds produced by small bursts of energy or impact.

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.

kara-kara(カラカラ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

kara-kara describes a light, dry rattling sound produced by small or hollow objects moving or shaking.

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