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Japanese Onomatopoeia Types

Japanese onomatopoeia are classified into five main types based on what they represent.

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Giongo (Sound Words)
Words that mimic real sounds — rain, animals, collisions, and more.
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Gitaigo (Manner & State Words)
Words that describe appearance, texture, feeling, or manner — without an actual sound.
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On-mim (Onomatopoeic & Mimetic)
General onomatopoeic and mimetic expressions from the Japanese lexicon.