_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 “Muzu Muzu”? The Japanese Sound of Itching, Restlessness, or Tiny Stirring Inside
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What’s the Difference Between “Shonbori” and “Gakkari” in Japanese?
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What Is “Kyun”? The Japanese Sound of a Heart Flutter
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What Is “Wabi-sabi”? The Japanese Sound of Silence and Imperfection
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What Is “Shonbori”? The Japanese Sound of Feeling Downhearted
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What Is “Niya Niya”? The Japanese Sound of Smirking or Grinning
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What Is “Zawa Zawa”? The Japanese Sound of Restless Murmurs and Subtle Unease
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What Is “Gakkari”? The Japanese Expression of Disappointment
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What Is “Yare Yare”? The Japanese Expression of Relief, Weariness, or Exasperation
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What Is “Kori Gori”? The Japanese Expression of Being Fed Up
