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zoro-zoro(ゾロゾロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

zoro-zoro describes a large number of people or animals moving together in a continuous line or group.

bata-bata(バタバタ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Body Sensation

1. Loud, repeated physical sounds

suta-suta(スタスタ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Body Sensation

suta-suta describes a brisk, steady walking pace characterized by quick, uninterrupted steps.

koro-koro(コロコロ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Rolling lightly

piko-piko(ピコピコ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

piko-piko describes a small, light, repetitive movement or sound, often associated with simple electronic beeps, toy-like motions, or rhythmic mechanical reactions.

beta-beta(ベタベタ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

beta-beta describes a heavy, sticky state caused by moisture, sweat, or a substance that clings strongly to a surface.

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.

shuwa-shuwa(シュワシュワ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

shuwa-shuwa describes a light, fizzy sound or sensation produced by bubbles, carbonation, or gentle effervescence.

jittori(ジットリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

jittori describes an unpleasant or uncomfortable level of dampness, often caused by sweat, humidity, or moisture that clings to the skin, clothes, or air.

shittori(シットリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

shittori describes a state of gentle moistness or soft richness, often used for textures, atmospheres, or emotional impressions that feel calm, smooth, and quietly refined.

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