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bon（ボン）

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

bon describes a short, rounded explosive sound produced by a burst of energy, impact, or ignition.

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.

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.

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.

bari-bari（バリバリ）

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

bari-bari describes a hard, tearing or ripping sound, such as paper or material being forcefully torn.

bota-bota（ボタボタ）

Giongo（擬音語）★★★★☆Natural Phenomena

bota-bota describes the sound or state of heavy drops of liquid falling one after another, usually in a slow but weighty rhythm.

biri-biri（ビリビリ）

Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Body Sensation

1. Continuous electric stimulation or tingling

bata-bata（バタバタ）

Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Body Sensation

1. Loud, repeated physical sounds

beta-beta（ベタベタ）

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

beta-beta describes a heavy, sticky state caused by moisture, sweat, or a substance that clings strongly to a surface.

bishi（ビシ）

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

1. A sharp, snapping or striking sound