_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 “Hah!” in Japanese? The Breath-Taking Sound of Realization and Surprise
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What Is “Gyoh!”? Japanese Onomatopoeia for Sudden Shock or Surprise
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What Does “Waku Waku” Mean in Japanese? The Onomatopoeia for Excitement and Anticipation
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What Does “Gasa Gasa” Mean? The Rustling Word for Sound, Touch, and Chaos in Japanese.
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What Does “Don Don” Mean in Japanese? The Rhythmic Word for Action and Momentum
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What Does “Boro Boro” Mean in Japanese? The Word for Falling Apart, Worn-Out, or in Shambles
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What Does “Doki Doki” Mean in Japanese? The Sound of Heart-Pounding Excitement
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What Does “Fuwa Fuwa” Mean in Japanese? Soft, Fluffy, and Dreamy
