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bara-bara(バラバラ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Scattered or separated into pieces

giri-giri(ギリギリ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

1. Barely managing to do something just in time or within limits

biku-biku(ビクビク)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

1. Trembling or twitching slightly due to fear or tension

gabu-gabu(ガブガブ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Drinking in large, vigorous gulps

pera-pera(ペラペラ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Speaking fluently or smoothly

gyaa-gyaa(ギャーギャー)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Psychological / Emotional

1. Loud, high-pitched shouting or crying

peko-peko(ペコペコ)
Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Being extremely hungry

kiraan(キラーン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

1. A sharp, sparkling flash of light

zuru-zuru(ズルズル)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Slurping sound or action

gucha-gucha(グチャグチャ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Messy, crushed, or squashed state

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