Gitaigo（擬態語） – Japanese Onomatopoeia Word Type | onowords – Japanese Sound Expressions

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

1. Rolling lightly

sowa-sowa（ソワソワ）
Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Psychological / Emotional

sowa-sowa describes a state of emotional restlessness or nervous anticipation, where a person cannot stay calm or focused.

pika-n（ピカーン）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

pika-n describes a sudden flash of light or a sharp moment of realization.

pika-pika（ピカピカ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Shining or sparkling brightly

kira（キラ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. A brief flash or sparkle of light

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.

ira-ira（イライラ）
Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Psychological / Emotional

ira-ira describes a state of irritation, agitation, or growing frustration.

bari-bari（バリバリ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

bari-bari describes a hard, tearing or ripping sound, such as paper or material being forcefully torn.

fuwa-fuwa（フワフワ）
Gitaigo（擬態語）★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Soft, light, and fluffy in texture

goro（ゴロ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. A heavy rolling or rumbling sound