Learning how to use 'ira-ira' without getting frustrated
The onomatopoeic terms "ira-ira" and "unzari" can help express feelings of frustration and being fed up in general. Therefore, they're helpful during a pandemic-related lockdown.
Onomatopoeic terms like 'niko-niko' get us smiling
"Kusu-kusu" and "gera-gera" are two types of laughs that are used in entirely different situations.
Don't get panicked when learning how to use 'oro-oro'
The words "oro-oro" and "atafuta" are used in a panic, but the former is used when you're at a loss of what to do.
Add a touch of sparkle to your Japanese holiday vocabulary
The "gira-gira" of the hot summer sun's glare gives way to the "kira-kira" of festive lights decorating the streets for the holidays.
Speak Japanese smoothly by mastering the difference between 'sara-sara' and 'zara-zara'
The onomatopoeic terms "sara-sara" and "zara-zara" both refer to textures, but do you know which is soft and which is coarse?
To differentiate a 'piri-piri' throat from a 'muzu-muzu' one, you'll have to know your onomatopoeia
If you ever want to take a break from grammar and reading when studying Japanese, dive into the world of "giongo" and "gitaigo."
