_Visual-based– category –
Visual-based onomatopoeia describe how things look.
Seeing becomes something you can hear.
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What Does “Squeezed Tight” or “Crammed Full” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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What Is “Gyu Gyu”? The Sound & Feel of Being Tightly Packed
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What’s the Difference Between “Chira!” and “Chira Chira” in Japanese?
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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 “Pacchiri”? The Japanese Look of Big, Bright Eyes — Wide Open!
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What Is “Nita!”? — The Japanese Sound of a Creepy, Knowing Grin
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What’s the Difference Between “Kira!” and “Kira Kira” in Japanese?
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What Is “Pechan-ko”? The Japanese Sound of Getting Squished, Flattened, or Crushed
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What Is “Kira!”? — A Sparkle That Happens in a Flash
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What Is “Puri Puri”? The Japanese Sound and Feel of Springy, Juicy Delight (…or Anger!)
