Japanese sound words
& beyond
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little words full of meaning
and the rich world of expressions
beyond words
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What’s New- Updated Quiz for Julyー June 28
- Added July storyー June 28
- Updated Tea Time Columns ー June 28
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Recent Posts
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What Is “Gachi Gachi”? The Japanese Feeling of Being Rock Hard or Extremely Tense
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Comparing Japanese and World Expressions
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What Is “Chirin”? The Japanese Sound of a Gentle Bell
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What Is “Mura Mura”? The Japanese Feeling of a Sudden Romantic Urge
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What Is “Chima Chima”? The Japanese Feeling of Fussing Over Little Things
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What Is “Shaka Shaka”? The Japanese Sound of Light, Rhythmic Shaking
Quiz for
July (Fumizuki)
Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
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