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sowa-sowa(ソワソワ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

sowa-sowa describes a state of emotional restlessness or nervous anticipation, where a person cannot stay calm or focused.

moya-moya(モヤモヤ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

moya-moya describes a state of emotional or mental haziness, where feelings are unclear, unresolved, or vaguely uncomfortable.

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.

toro-ri(トロリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

toro-ri describes a thick, cohesive substance that stretches or drips in a single, heavy stream.

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

toro describes the moment when a soft or semi-melted substance begins to loosen and move.

toro-toro(トロトロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

toro-toro describes a thick, viscous, slow-moving texture, typically associated with semi-liquid substances that flow gently and continuously.

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

moko describes a single soft, rounded bulge or puffed-up shape.

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

puni describes the small, soft deformation that occurs when something is gently pressed or poked.

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

pyon describes a light jumping or hopping motion, especially the quick upward movement made by small animals.

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