Posts
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What Is “Toro”? — A Delicious Sushi Name Born from a Sound Word
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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 “Muka!”? — The Japanese Sound of Sudden Irritation
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What Is “Pechan-ko”? The Japanese Sound of Getting Squished, Flattened, or Crushed
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From “Ba-dump!” to “Doki!” — How Languages Express a Sudden Heartbeat
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What Is “Kira!”? — A Sparkle That Happens in a Flash
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What Is “Chiku Chiku”? The Japanese Sound of Pricks and Stings
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5 Japanese Sound Words That Make You Sound Like a Real Local at a Sushi Bar
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What Is “Puri Puri”? The Japanese Sound and Feel of Springy, Juicy Delight (…or Anger!)
