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Quiz for
November (Shimotsuki)
Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
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What’s the Difference Between “Saku” and “Saku Saku” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Jirori” and “Jiro Jiro” in Japanese?
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What Is “Gaya Gaya”? The Japanese Sound of Noisy, Chatty Crowds
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What Is “Doki!”? — The Japanese Sound of a Sudden Heart Jump
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What Is “Chokon”? The Japanese Sound of Quiet Presence, Smallness, and Sitting Softly
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What Is “Poro!”? — The Japanese Sound of a Single Drop
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