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piyo-piyo(ピヨピヨ)
Giongo(擬音語)★☆☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

piyo-piyo describes the high-pitched chirping sound made by small birds, especially chicks.

poko-n(ポコン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

poko-n describes a light popping or plopping sound made by a small, firm object with gentle force.

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

poko describes a small bump, bulge, or protrusion that appears lightly and without force.

poko-poko(ポコポコ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

poko-poko describes a series of small, hollow bubbling or popping sounds produced when air or gas rises repeatedly through liquid, or when a light, hollow object is tapped in a gentle, rhythmic way.

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

pachi describes a short, bright snapping or popping sound produced when something lightly bursts, snaps, or makes a crisp spark-like noise.

pachi-pachi(パチパチ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

pachi-pachi describes short, sharp, repeating popping sounds such as light clapping, small sparks, or gentle crackling.

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.

pota-pota(ポタポタ)
Giongo(擬音語)★☆☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

pota-pota describes small drops of liquid falling one by one in a slow, steady rhythm.

doro-doro(ドロドロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

doro-doro describes a thick, heavy, and viscous state, often referring to substances with low fluidity that move slowly, like mud or magma, as well as emotions or relationships that feel dense or entangled.

biri-biri(ビリビリ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Body Sensation

1. Continuous electric stimulation or tingling

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