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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.

yoro-yoro(ヨロヨロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

yoro-yoro describes an unsteady, weakened, or unstable way of moving, typically due to fatigue, age, injury, or lack of physical strength.

oro-oro(オロオロ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

oro-oro describes a state of confusion or agitation in which someone is unable to decide what to do.

hoka-hoka(ホカホカ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

hoka-hoka describes warm, freshly heated conditions, typically referring to food, air, or objects that retain gentle warmth.

chiku-taku(チクタク)
Giongo(擬音語)★☆☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

chiku-taku describes the regular ticking sound produced by a clock or similar mechanical device.

chu(チュ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

chu describes the light sound or gesture of a small kiss.

gira-gira(ギラギラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

gira-gira describes strong, intense, or glaring light that shines sharply or continuously.

chira-chira(チラチラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

chira-chira describes repeated, intermittent, or flickering movements of looking or appearing.

chira(チラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★☆☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

chira describes a brief, subtle, or sideways glance.

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