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peta-peta(ペタペタ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

peta-peta describes a light, flat sound or motion created when something soft or slightly sticky repeatedly touches a surface.

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

1. A light, bouncing or hopping movement

puni-puni(プニプニ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

1. A soft, squishy, and elastic texture

pera-pera(ペラペラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Speaking fluently or smoothly

peko-peko(ペコペコ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Being extremely hungry

pika-pika(ピカピカ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Shining or sparkling brightly

pata-pata(パタパタ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

pata-pata describes light, rapid, and repetitive sounds or movements.

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