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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.

gaku(ガク)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Psychological / Emotional

gaku describes a sudden emotional or physical collapse caused by shock, disappointment, or discouragement.

guzu-guzu(グズグズ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

1. Slow, hesitant behavior

goso-goso(ゴソゴソ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

goso-goso describes small, quiet, and continuous rustling movements or sounds, often made when someone is searching through objects, shifting items, or moving secretly in a confined space.

gasa-gasa(ガサガサ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Body Sensation

1. Dry, rough surface condition

gaku-gaku(ガクガク)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Body Sensation

gaku-gaku describes a repeated, unsteady trembling or shaking motion, often caused by weakness, fear, cold, or exhaustion.

gera-gera(ゲラゲラ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Body Sensation

gera-gera describes loud, unrestrained laughter marked by a sharp, open sound.

gacha-gacha(ガチャガチャ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gacha-gacha describes a clattering, rattling sound or a state of noisy, chaotic movement.

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

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

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

1. A mechanical clacking or turning sound

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