Texture
Japanese onomatopoeia for Texture — 9 sound and feeling words you'll hear all the time.
べたべた
betabeta
Sticky and tacky to the touch — or clinging all over someone in an overly affectionate way
State ビショビショ
bishobisho
Soaking wet, completely drenched — the state of being thoroughly soaked through by rain, sweat, or water
State ふわふわ
fuwafuwa
Soft, fluffy, light — describes airy textures like cotton candy, fluffy pancakes, or floating gently
State かちかち
kachikachi
Rock-hard, frozen solid, or stiff with tension — something that has no give at all
State モチモチ
mochimochi
Soft, chewy, springy, and stretchy texture — the mouthfeel of fresh mochi or the bouncy feel of well-hydrated skin
State モフモフ
mofumofu
Soft, fluffy, plush — describes the irresistible texture of fluffy animals, blankets, or anything cuddly
State サクサク
sakusaku
A light, dry, crisp crunch — the sound and feel of biting into tempura, a cookie, or a flaky pastry; metaphorically, work that moves along smoothly
Sound サラサラ
sarasara
Smooth, silky, and dry — flowing effortlessly without resistance
State ツルツル
tsurutsuru
Smooth and slippery to the touch — also the sound/action of slurping noodles quickly
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