Almost-Onomatopoeia– category –
Words that sound like onomatopoeia,
but aren’t!
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What Is “Moshi Moshi”? The Friendly Japanese Hello for Phone Calls
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What Is “Bonyari”? The Japanese Sound of Spacing Out or Losing Focus
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What Is “Dokkiri”? The Japanese Word for Sudden Shock or Surprise
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What Is “Shittori”? The Japanese Word for Moist, Calm, and Graceful — Almost Onomatopoeia
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What Is “Gakkuri”? The Japanese Word for Deep Disappointment — Almost Onomatopoeia
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What Is “Bikkuri”? The Japanese Sound of Surprise — Almost Onomatopoeia
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What Is “Zokkon”? The Passionate Japanese Word for Being Head Over Heels
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What Is “Gattsuri”? The Word of Hearty Portions & Solid Effort
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What Is “Assari”? A Light, Clean, and Effortless Expression
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What Is “Kotteri”? Rich, Thick, and Heavy Flavor
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