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kusha(クシャ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

kusha describes the sound or state of something being lightly crushed, wrinkled, or crumpled.

soyo-soyo(ソヨソヨ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

soyo-soyo describes a very gentle, soft movement of wind.

hyururu(ヒュルル)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

hyururu describes a thin, swirling movement of wind or air.

pyuu(ピュー)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

pyuu describes a cold, sharp movement of wind or air.

byuu-byuu(ビュービュー)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Natural Phenomena

byuu-byuu describes the continuous sound of strong wind blowing.

kawaii(カワイイ)
Others★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

kawaii describes something that is charming, adorable, or visually appealing in a soft, endearing way.

fu(フー)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Natural Phenomena

1. the hissing sound made by a cat

nya(ニャ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

nya describes the vocal sound made by a cat.

piku(ピク)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★☆☆☆☆Body Sensation

piku describes a small, quick, involuntary movement that occurs in response to a stimulus.

suri-suri(スリスリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

suri-suri describes a light, continuous rubbing or snuggling motion.

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