_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 “Awa Awa”? The Japanese Sound of Panic and Flustered Confusion
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What Is “Poka Poka”? The Japanese Sound of Gentle, Cozy Warmth
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What Is “Sui Sui”? The Japanese Sound of Smooth, Effortless Movement
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What Is “Shun…”? The Japanese Sound of Disappointment and Feeling Down
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What Is “Moya Moya”? The Japanese Word for Foggy, Unsettled Feelings
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“Ira Ira” — A Japanese Word for Feeling Irritated, Frustrated, and On Edge
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“Uki Uki” — A Happy, Upliftng Japanese Word You’ll Love
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Japanese Onomatopoeia “Jiiin…”: When Something Moves Your Heart
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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
