_Motion-based– category –
Motion-based sound words describe how people and things move.
Movement becomes something you can almost feel.
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What Is “Jiwa Jiwa”? The Japanese Sound of Gradual Change, Creeping Emotion, or Slow Progress
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What Is “Hira Hira”? The Japanese Sound of Fluttering, Drifting, and Floating
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What Is “Chiku!”? The Japanese Sound of a Sudden Sharp Prick
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What Is “Peta Peta”? The Japanese Sound of Light Sticking and Slapping
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What Does “Staggering” or “About to Collapse” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Unsteady Movement!
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What Is “Doshi Doshi”? The Japanese Sound of Strong, Heavy Footsteps
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What Does “Hop” or “Bounce Happily” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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What Is “Zoro Zoro”? The Japanese Sound of People Flowing in a Crowd
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What Is “Toko Toko”? The Japanese Sound of Small, Steady Footsteps
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What Is “Gyoro-ri”? The Japanese Sound of Sharp-Eyed Movement
