_Condition-based– category –
Condition-based sound words describe states or conditions of people and things.
These words quietly tell you how things are.
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What Is “Chokon”? The Japanese Sound of Quiet Presence, Smallness, and Sitting Softly
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What Is “Hiso Hiso”? The Japanese Sound of Whispering Secrets
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What’s the Difference Between “Meso Meso” and “Shiku Shiku” in Japanese?
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What Is “Gami Gami”? The Japanese Sound of Scolding and Nagging
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What Is “Kara Kara”? The Japanese Sound of Dryness, Thirst, and Hollow Laughter
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What Is “Butsu Butsu”? The Japanese Sound of Muttering, Complaining, and Rough Texture
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What Is “Kuta Kuta”? The Japanese Sound of Total Exhaustion
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What Is “Powa~n”? The Japanese Sound of Dreamy, Floaty, or Fuzzy Calm
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What Is “Kiri Kiri”? The Japanese Sound of Sharp Pain and Tension
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What Is “Jito!”? The Japanese Sound of Dampness, Gaze, and Mood
