_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 “Uto Uto”? The Japanese Sound of Dozing Off
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What Is “Shaki Shaki”? The Japanese Sound of Crispness and Lively Action
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What Is “Dara Dara”? The Japanese Sound of Lazing, Dripping, or Dragging On
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What Is “Biri Biri”? The Japanese Sound of Tearing or Electric Shock
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What Is “Noro Noro”? The Japanese Sound of Slow, Sluggish Movement
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What Does “Dead Silence” or “Awkward Silence” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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What Is “Shiku Shiku”? The Japanese Sound of Quiet, Lingering Pain or Soft Crying
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What Is “Awa Awa”? The Japanese Sound of Panic and Flustered Confusion
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What Is “Zaa Zaa”? The Japanese Sound of Pouring Rain
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What Is “Poka Poka”? The Japanese Sound of Gentle, Cozy Warmth
