_Texture-based– category –
This category explores sound words that describe how things feel.
Japanese lets touch speak without touching.
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What Is “Gunyu”? The Japanese Sound of Squishing Something Soft and Unpleasant
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What Is “Shina Shina”? The Japanese Sound of Losing Freshness and Firmness
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What Is “Mofu Mofu”? The Japanese Sound of Fluffy Warm Fur
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What Is “Pafu Pafu”? The Japanese Sound of Soft, Fluffy Comedy
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What’s the Difference Between “Sara Sara” and “Zara Zara” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Doro Doro” and “Toro Toro” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Mochi Mochi” and “Puni Puni” in Japanese?
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What Is “Boko Boko”? The Japanese Sound of Uneven, Bumpy Surfaces
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Is There a Word for That Rough, Crunchy Bite? Try Saying It in One Word
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Is There a Word for That Smooth, Slippery Feel? Try Saying It in One Word
