_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 “Gucha Gucha”? The Japanese Sound of Messy, Muddled, or Mushed-Up Things
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What Is “Gari Gari”? The Japanese Sound of Crunching, Scratching, or Being Skin-and-Bones
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What Is “Shiko Shiko”? The Japanese Texture of Chewy Perfection
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What Is “Kotteri”? Rich, Thick, and Heavy Flavor
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What Is “Chiku Chiku”? The Japanese Sound of Pricks and Stings
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What Is “Puri Puri”? The Japanese Sound and Feel of Springy, Juicy Delight (…or Anger!)
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What’s the Difference Between “Saku” and “Saku Saku” in Japanese?
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What Is “Saku”? The Japanese Sound of a Crisp Bite or a Quick Move
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What Is “Gowa Gowa”? The Japanese Sound of Stiff, Rough Texture
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What’s the Difference Between “Dorori” and “Torori” in Japanese?
