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What Is “Juu Juu”? The Japanese Sound of Sizzling, Mouthwatering Cooking
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What Is “Gakun”? The Japanese Sound of a Sudden Drop or Jolt
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What’s the Difference Between “Biri Biri” and “Piri Piri” in Japanese?
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What Is “Piri Piri”? The Japanese Sound of Tingling, Stinging Sensation
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What Is “Gatsun”? The Japanese Sound of a Sudden Powerful Impact
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What Is “Pero Pero”? The Japanese Sound of Gentle Licking
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