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This category explores sound words that describe how things feel.
Japanese lets touch speak without touching.
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Muk and Betbeton: How Sticky Sounds Shape Pokémon Names
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What Is “Beto Beto”? The Japanese Sound of Sticky, Gooey Mess
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What Is “Poyon”? The Sound of Bouncing Gently
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What Does “Fluffy” or “Light and Airy” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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What’s the Difference Between “Shito” and “Shittori” in Japanese?
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What Is “Shittori”? The Japanese Word for Moist, Calm, and Graceful — Almost Onomatopoeia
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What Is “Shito”? The Japanese Sound of Gentle Dampness
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What Does “Soft & Chewy” or “Springy Texture” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Bakeries and Restaurants!
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What Is “Gunya Gunya”? The Japanese Sound of Limp, Bendy, or Soft & Wobbly Things
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What Is “Zaku Zaku”? The Crunchy, Gritty Sound of Snow, Sand, and Treasure
