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kyoro-kyoro(キョロキョロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

kyoro-kyoro describes the restless movement of one’s eyes or head as they look around repeatedly.

mofu-mofu(モフモフ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

mofu-mofu describes a soft, fluffy, and moderately dense texture typically associated with fur, plush materials, or thick padding.

basa(バサ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

basa describes a dry, broad sound produced when a *bundle* or *mass* of lightweight material moves or spreads out in a single motion.

gotsu-n(ゴツン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

gotsu-n describes a single, heavy impact sound produced when a hard object strikes another surface with noticeable force.

gotsu-gotsu(ゴツゴツ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

gotsu-gotsu describes a series of firm, repeated impacts or a rough, uneven texture associated with hard surfaces.

gotsu(ゴツ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gotsu describes a short, firm impact sound produced when hard objects collide or strike against a surface.

gasa(ガサ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gasa describes a single, light, dry rustling or shifting sound produced when an object moves, brushes against something, or is lightly disturbed.

ban(バン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

ban describes a sharp, loud, and sudden impact sound.

hyoi(ヒョイ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

hyoi describes a light, quick, and effortless motion, often involving lifting, dodging, or shifting position with minimal exertion.

yura(ユラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★☆☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

yura describes a gentle, slow, and continuous swaying motion.

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