Mimetic words are a type of word that is used to describe a physical or psychological state. They are often onomatopoeic, meaning they imitate the sound of the thing they are describing.
Mimetic words are very commonly used in manga and anime, as they can help to convey the emotions and feelings of the characters. For example, the word “buki” is often used to describe someone who is feeling angry or frustrated.
If you’re interested in learning more about mimetic words, there are plenty of resources available online. You can also find many lists of common mimetic words in Japanese dictionaries.
Here are some examples:
1. あっ (a) – This sound is used to express surprise, joy, or pain.
2. うわー (uwa-) – This sound is used to express amazement or horror.
3. うそうそ (uso-uso) – This sound is used to express disbelief or suspicion.
4. おやすみ (oyasumi) – This word imitates the sound of someone yawning and means “good night” or “sleep well”.
5. しょんぼり (shonbori) – This word imitates the sound of someone dragging their feet and expressing fatigue or dejection.
6. はしゃぎまくる (hashagimakuru) – This word imitates the sound of someone playing or being active.
7. おしゃべり (oshaberi) – This word imitates the sound of someone chatting.
8. だんだん (dandan) – This word imitates the sound of something gradually increasing or getting bigger.
9. ずっと (zutto) – This word imitates the sound of something moving continuously or moving back and forth.
10. そろそろ (sorosoro) – This word imitates the sound of something coming closer or getting nearer.
11. ずんずん (zunzun) – This word imitates the sound of something crawling or moving slowly.
12. おっとっと (ottootto) – This word imitates the sound of something coming to a stop or slowing down.
13. じゃんじゃん (janjan) – This word imitates the sound of something happening rapidly or repeatedly.
14. ぴょんぴょん (pyonpyon) – This word imitates the sound of something bouncing or leaping.
15. キュンキュン (kyunkun) – This word imitates the sound of someone’s heart beating or throbbing.
16. ビックリ (bikkuri) – This word imitates the sound of someone being surprised or shocked.
17. ふわふわ (fuwafuwa) – This word imitates the sound of something being light or fluffy.
18. ぴかぴか (pikapika) – This word imitates the sound of something shining or glittering.
19. ぱかぱか (pakapaka) – This word imitates the sound of something being crisp or crackling.
20. ぱちぱち (pachipachi) – This word imitates the sound of something being sharp or tingling.
21. ぴたぴた (pitapita) – This word imitates the sound of something being fresh or moist.
22. ぽたぽた (potapota) – This word imitates the sound of something being wet or dripping.
23. ぱんぱん (panpan) – This word imitates the sound of something being heavy or dense.
24. ぽんぽん (ponpon) – This word imitates the sound of something being soft or gentle.
25. ぱんぱん (panpan) – This word imitates the sound of something being loud or booming.