List: onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Words that phonetically imitate, resemble or suggest the source of the sound that it describes.
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb taking the と particle noun noun (generic)
- with a snap, with a flick, with a clack, with a whap
- wide-eyed, with a flick (of eyelids), with a blink, opened wide (of eyes)
- with a crackle (of a fire), with a rustle, with a burst
search-only kana form onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb taking the と particle adverb colloquial noun noun (generic)
- gaping (e.g. mouth, wound), (opening) wide
- snapping up (e.g. bait), biting into (food), gobbling up
- plagiarism, rip-off, lifting, cribbing
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb adverb taking the と particle noun or participle taking the aux. verb する verb (generic) noun (generic)
- wide open (of eyes), large and bright (eyes)
onomatopoeic or mimetic word な adjective adjective (generic) adverb noun noun (generic)
- crispy, crunchy
- tearing, ripping, cracking
- spirited, energetic, vigorous
- brand-new and high quality (clothing), well-starched, crisp (bill)
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb adverb taking the と particle な adjective adjective (generic) historical term noun noun (generic)
- kapow, bang, slap, clap
- bulging, filled to bursting
- prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb adverb taking the と particle noun or participle taking the aux. verb する verb (generic) noun (generic)
- twitching
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb
- suddenly, unexpectedly
- by chance, accidentally, casually
- lightly, nimbly, with agility
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb noun noun (generic)
- unsteady steps, bobbing
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb adverb taking the と particle
- all of a sudden, suddenly, by chance, unexpectedly
JLPT N1 onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb noun or participle taking the aux. verb する verb (generic) noun (generic)
- possibly, perhaps, perchance
- unintentionally, accidentally