Gitaigo - 擬態語 - Describes Conditions and States Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What are gitaigo words?
擬態語
A
A type of mimetic/ideophonic word that describes or represents something that has no sound. Gitaigo describes a condition or state of being.
2
Q
ぎらぎら
A
A glint in one’s eyes
3
Q
ほかほか
A
A warm body or food
4
Q
むしむし
A
Too much warmth, unpleasantly hot
5
Q
べとべと
A
Sticky with sweat or blood
6
Q
びしょびしょ
A
Horribly soaked by a large amount of water
7
Q
がたがた
A
A road that isn’t paved
8
Q
でこぼこ
A
Uneven ground
9
Q
さんさん
A
Lots of shining sunlight
10
Q
ひんやり
A
Feeling cool/chilly
11
Q
じんわり
A
Soaking slowly/gradually with sweat or tears
