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kacha-kacha(カチャカチャ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

kacha-kacha describes a series of small, light clicking or clattering sounds produced by objects hitting or moving against each other.

zii(ジーッ / jii)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

zii describes a continuous, quiet, focused state or sound, often written as jii in romaji.

gooo(ゴォー / ゴーッ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★★Physical Movement / Sound

gooo describes a deep, continuous roaring sound produced by a strong force such as wind, fire, or energy.

jyuuu(ジュー / ジューッ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

jyuuu describes the sizzling sound produced when food is heated on a pan, grill, or hot surface.

kin-kin(キンキン)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★★Physical Movement / Sound

1. Sharp, continuous metallic ringing (Giongo)

pasha(パシャ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

pasha describes a light, quick splash sound produced when water is struck, disturbed, or splashes outward.

kan-kan(カンカン)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound, Psychological / Emotional

1. Repeated metallic clanging (Giongo)

dogo(ドゴ)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

dogo describes a heavy, dull, and forceful impact sound produced when a large or solid object strikes something.

kin(キン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

kin describes a sharp, high-pitched metallic sound produced when metal objects strike each other.

piri(ピリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Psychological / Emotional

piri describes a sharp, slight, and momentary reaction caused by a thin or pointed stimulus.

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