Almost-Onomatopoeia– category –
Words that sound like onomatopoeia,
but aren’t!
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What Is “Shira Jira”? A Japanese Expression for the Pale Light Before Dawn
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What Is “Kuro Guro”? A Japanese Expression That Makes Black Feel Rich and Powerful
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What Is “Aka Aka”? A Japanese Expression That Makes Red Feel More Vivid
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What Is “Pien”? A Modern Japanese Expression That Feels Like Onomatopoeia
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What Is “Ao Ao”? A Japanese Expression That Brings Blue and Green to Life
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What Is “Oi!”? A Friendly Japanese Call to Get Someone’s Attention
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What Is “Sekoi”? A Japanese Word for Being Small-Minded or Stingy
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What Is “Ponkotsu”? The Japanese Word for Something Clumsy, Broken, or Lovably Useless
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What Is “Zakkuri”? The Japanese Sound of Rough Cutting and Broad Explanation
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What Is “Gachi”? A Word That Sounds Strong — But Isn’t Actually an Onomatopoeia
