_Emotion-based– category –
Emotion-based onomatopoeia express inner feelings through sound.
These words give shape to emotions that are hard to explain.
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What Is “Hokkori”? The Japanese Feeling of Warmth and Gentle Comfort
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What Is “Shinmiri”? The Japanese Feeling of Quiet Emotion and Reflection
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What’s the Difference Between “Gyo!” and “Doki!” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Gaku!” and “Shun…” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Waku Waku” and “Sowa Sowa” in Japanese?
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Manga Translation Notes: Why Was “にや (Niya)” Translated as “Smirk”?
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Manga Translation Notes: Why Was “ふん！ (Fun!)” Translated as “Hmph”?
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What Does “Sharp and Composed” Look Like in Japanese? Let’s Discover the Expression of Confidence!
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What Is “Sowa Sowa”? The Japanese Feeling of Restless Excitement
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What Is “Oi Oi”? A Playful Japanese Expression of Surprise and Disbelief
