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BRANCH · THEME IN BASICS

擬態語ぎたいごと副詞ふくし

Mimetic words, adverbs & adjectives
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Example sentences (60)

Mimetic words

nikkori · with a sweet smile (smiling warmly)
The teacher smiled warmly and nodded.
nonbiri · leisurely, carefree (relaxing without hurry)
On my days off I want to relax at home.
battari · by chance (bumping into someone); with a thud
I ran into a friend at the station.
pittari · exactly, snugly (a perfect fit)
This shirt fits perfectly.
bonyari · vaguely, absent-mindedly (spacing out)
I was spacing out in class and didn't hear the teacher.
futo · suddenly, by chance (a passing thought)
I suddenly remembered the old days.
haa · (sigh) huh, yes (a flat, unsure reply)
"Do you understand?" "Well, sort of."
maa · well, so-so (softens a reply or opinion)
"How are you?" "Well, so-so, I guess."
nikoniko · smiling, beaming
My grandmother is always beaming.
sukkiri · refreshed; neat and clean
I felt refreshed after cleaning.
kirakira · sparkling, glittering
The sea is sparkling.
ban · bang! slam! (sudden loud sound)
The door slammed shut with a bang.

How & somehow

nantoka · somehow (managing to get by)
I somehow made the last train.
donnani · however much, no matter how
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't win.
nande · why, what for (casual)
Why didn't you come yesterday?
nandemo · anything, everything
You can order anything you like.
nanika · something
Won't you have something to drink?
nanimo · nothing, not anything (with a negative)
I haven't eaten anything today.
betsu ni · not particularly (with a negative; a shrug)
"Are you angry?" "Not particularly."
naze nara · because, the reason is (formal)
I can't go today. The reason is that I have a fever.
tondemonai · outrageous; no way, not at all
"It's expensive, isn't it?" "Not at all, it's cheap!"

Almost, again & beforehand

hobo · almost, roughly
The preparations are almost done.
masa ni · precisely, truly (for emphasis)
This is exactly the book I was looking for.
mattaku · completely; really (also an exasperated sigh)
I don't understand his story at all.
masumasu · more and more (a trend growing)
The rain has gotten stronger and stronger.
futatabi · again, once more (formal)
He set foot in Japan once again.
mae motte · in advance, beforehand
Please contact me in advance.
tomo ni · together, along with
I welcomed the new year together with my family.
nao · still, furthermore (adds or continues)
Furthermore, please see the attached sheet for details.
nashi · without, none (notices, menus)
Coffee without sugar, please.
to · and; with (links nouns)
I keep a dog and a cat.
imasara · now, after all this time
It's too late to say that now.
girigiri · just barely, at the last moment
I just barely made the train.

Intense & plain adjectives

baka · foolish; idiot (harsh if used on someone)
Don't say such silly things.
honmono · genuine article, the real thing
Is this bag genuine?
hageshii · fierce, intense (rain, pain, debate)
Last night it rained fiercely.
mazushii · poor, needy
He was born into a poor family.
mabushii · dazzling (too bright for the eyes)
The morning sun is so dazzling I can't open my eyes.
hitoshii · equal, identical in amount
These two lengths are equal.
yoi · good (formal or written form of いい)
Have a good day.
hansamu · handsome
He's handsome and kind.
makka · bright red (vivid, e.g. a blushing face)
I was so embarrassed my face turned bright red.
hadaka · naked, nude, bare
Winter came, and the trees are bare.
nami · average, ordinary (also a size: regular)
A regular beef bowl, please.

Strange & extreme

fushigi · strange, mysterious, wondrous
I had a strange dream.
fujiyū · inconvenient; impaired (lacking freedom or ability)
My grandmother has trouble with her legs.
bakudai · enormous, vast (money, loss)
The accident caused enormous damage.
bimyō · delicate, subtle; dubious ("not great")
The taste was a bit so-so.
hisshi · desperate, frantic (all-out effort)
I studied desperately and passed.
hijō · extreme; emergency
It was an extremely interesting movie.
kyūkyoku · ultimate
This is the ultimate choice.
kageki · extreme, radical
I'm not comfortable with extreme opinions.

Proper & plentiful

tōzen · natural, obvious, of course
If you're late, it's only natural to get scolded.
byōdō · equal, impartial
Men and women should be equal.
hōfu · abundant, rich in
This restaurant has an abundant menu.
seikō · elaborate, exquisite (finely crafted)
There's a craftsman who makes exquisite watches.
seiki · regular, formal, official
He became a regular employee.
buji · safe, uneventful
I've arrived safely.
shinkō · rising, emerging (new and growing)
The economies of emerging nations are growing.
junsui · pure, innocent
He's an innocent person.