_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 “Gachi Gachi”? The Japanese Feeling of Being Rock Hard or Extremely Tense
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What’s the Difference Between “Shiwa Shiwa,” “Shina Shina,” and “Kasa Kasa” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Shaki Shaki” and “Pari Pari” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Mochi Mochi” and “Shiko Shiko” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Buka Buka” and “Fuka Fuka” in Japanese?
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What Is “Deko Boko”? The Japanese Feeling of Bumps and Unevenness
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What Is “Gunya”? The Japanese Sound of Something Bending Out of Shape
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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
