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Almost-Onomatopoeia– category –

Words that sound like onomatopoeia,
but aren’t!

What Is “Wabi-sabi”? The Japanese Sound of Silence and Imperfection

10/17/2025
Almost-Onomatopoeia
What Is “Gakkari”? The Japanese Expression of Disappointment

09/26/2025
Almost-Onomatopoeia
What Is “Yare Yare”? The Japanese Expression of Relief, Weariness, or Exasperation

09/26/2025
Almost-Onomatopoeia
What Is “Kori Gori”? The Japanese Expression of Being Fed Up

09/26/2025
Almost-Onomatopoeia

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