_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 “Pechan-ko”? The Japanese Sound of Getting Squished, Flattened, or Crushed
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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 “Jito!” and “Jito Jito” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Saku” and “Saku Saku” in Japanese?
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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
