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    ka:

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    [th]Romaji[/th]

    [th]Katakana[/th]

    [th]Hiragana[/th]

    [th]English[/th]

    [th]Explanation[/th]

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    [td]ka[/td]

    [td]カ[/td]

    [td]か[/td]

    [td](1) *light*;

    (2) *clicking heels* *footsteps*[/td]

    [td](1) See also *pa* and *po*.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]ka[/td]

    [td]カッ[/td]

    [td]かっ[/td]

    [td](1) *light*;

    (2) *click* *footsteps* *tmp* *tap* *step*;

    (3) *bang*;

    (4) *rage*;

    (5) *enraged*;

    (6) *excited* *infatuated* *flaring up*;

    (7) *scritch* *scratch* *stroke*;

    (8) *slice* *cut*;

    (9) *click* *clack*[/td]

    [td](1) See also *pa* and *po*;

    (2) Heels going click;

    (3) With a bang;

    (4) Flashing ones eyes open in rage;

    (5) Be enraged, to burst into anger;

    (7) Like the sound of a pen on paper;

    (9) SFX for a metallic or mechanical sound[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]ka-[/td]

    [td]カーッ[/td]

    [td]かーっ[/td]

    [td](1) *explodes*;

    (2) *hot* *spicy*;

    (3) *blush*[/td]

    [td](1) To completely blow one's top;

    (2) Hot flavor.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]ka-[/td]

    [td]カー[/td]

    [td]かー[/td]

    [td](1) *light*;

    (2) *blush*[/td]

    [td](1) See also *pa* and *po*;

    (2) Face turning red, blushing; see also *po* and *kaa*.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]ka-[/td]

    [td]カーッ[/td]

    [td]かーっ[/td]

    [td]*blush* *flustered*[/td]

    [td]When you are extremely embarrassed and you feel yourself going red.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]ka-n[/td]

    [td]カーン[/td]

    [td]かーん[/td]

    [td]*clang!*[/td]

    [td]Clanging bells.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]ka-n ka-n ka-n[/td]

    [td]カーンカーンカーン[/td]

    [td]かーんかーんかーん[/td]

    [td]*bang bang bang*[/td]

    [td]SFX for things being hammered in.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kaa[/td]

    [td]カアア[/td]

    [td]かああ[/td]

    [td](1) *blush*

    • embarrassed*
    • flush*
    • flustered*;

    (2) *caw*;

    (3) *bang* *boom*;

    (4) *aack*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for embarrassment. See also *ka-*;

    (2) SFX for an animal call;

    (3) SFX for an explosion, see also *dokka-n*[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kaa[/td]

    [td]カアッ[/td]

    [td]かあっ[/td]

    [td]*blush* *flush*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kaba-[/td]

    [td]カバー[/td]

    [td]かばー[/td]

    [td]*sits up* *up*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kacchin kacchin[/td]

    [td]カッチンカッチン[/td]

    [td]かっちんかっちん[/td]

    [td](1) *tick...tock*;

    (2) *stiff*;

    (3) *frozen*[/td]

    [td](1) Slow tick-tock.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kacchiri[/td]

    [td]カッチリ[/td]

    [td]かっちり[/td]

    [td]*well-built* *tight-fitting*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kacha[/td]

    [td]カチャッ[/td]

    [td]かちゃっ[/td]

    [td]*clicking*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kacha[/td]

    [td]カチャ[/td]

    [td]かちゃ[/td]

    [td](1) *click*;

    (2) *click* *ka-chak* *ker-chak*;

    (3) *clink*;

    (4) *big*;

    (5) *clang*;

    (6) *clank*[/td]

    [td](1) The click of something opening, such as a latch, a door, or even a belt;

    (2) The click of a telephone, like *ka-chak* or *ker-chak*;

    (4) Something being too big.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kacha kacha[/td]

    [td]カチャカチャ[/td]

    [td]かちゃかちゃ[/td]

    [td]*click click*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kachan[/td]

    [td]カチャン[/td]

    [td]かちゃん[/td]

    [td](1) *ker-chak* *clink*;

    (2) *clatter*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for the clinking of glass-like or ceramic-like material;

    (2) Like when getting up from a chair, or pushing back a chair[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kachari[/td]

    [td]カチャリ[/td]

    [td]かちゃり[/td]

    [td]*opens* *turns*[/td]

    [td]SFX for opening doorknob.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kachi[/td]

    [td]カチッ[/td]

    [td]かちっ[/td]

    [td](1) *click* *snap*;

    (2) *clack*[/td]

    [td](1) For instance, to snap something on, or to fasten something on;

    (2) SFX for metallic clinking sound[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kachi kachi[/td]

    [td]カチカチ[/td]

    [td]かちかち[/td]

    [td](1) *click click*;

    (2) *tick tick*;

    (3) *frozen*;

    (4) *clickety clack*
    • clack clack*[/td]

    [td](2) Ticking of a clock;

    (3) State of being totally frozen, freezing until hardened.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kachi ko-n[/td]

    [td]カチコーン[/td]

    [td]かちこーん[/td]

    [td]*freezes* *freeze* *frozen* *shock*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kachi kochi[/td]

    [td]カチコチ[/td]

    [td]かちこち[/td]

    [td]*rigid* *freeze up* *frozen* *frozen stiff* *nervous*[/td]

    [td]See also *kachi kachi*.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kachi-n[/td]

    [td]カチーン[/td]

    [td]かちーん[/td]

    [td](1) *pissed off* *eh?*;

    (2) *clang*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX when you get pissed off in the sense that the particular word someone says "triggers your anger";

    (2) for money falling[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kachin[/td]

    [td]カチン[/td]

    [td]かちん[/td]

    [td](1) *frozen*;

    (2) *clinking* *cracking*;

    (3) *kapwing*[/td]

    [td](3) Bouncing bullet.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kachin[/td]

    [td]カチンッ[/td]

    [td]かちんっ[/td]

    [td]*clink* *ching*
    • ka-ching*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a metallic or machinery sound.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kahi-[/td]

    [td]カヒー[/td]

    [td]かひー[/td]

    [td]*tee hee* *guh heh* *heh heh* *he he*[/td]

    [td]The laugh of a drunken, semi-conscious character in a stupor.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kahi- guhe-[/td]

    [td]カヒーグヘー[/td]

    [td]かひーぐへー[/td]

    [td]*tee hee* *guh heh* *heh heh* *he he*[/td]

    [td]The laugh of a drunken, semi-conscious character in a stupor.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kaji[/td]

    [td]カジ[/td]

    [td]かじ[/td]

    [td]*bite* *gnaw*[/td]

    [td]Sink your little fangs into. See also *agi*, *agu*, and *kari*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kaji kaji[/td]

    [td]カジカジ[/td]

    [td]かじかじ[/td]

    [td]*bite*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kaji kaku[/td]

    [td]カジカク[/td]

    [td]かじかく[/td]

    [td]*bite* *gnaw*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kakaka[/td]

    [td]カカカ[/td]

    [td]かかか[/td]

    [td]*bwahahaha!*[/td]

    [td]Evil laughter.

    [br]

    See also *kakaka* (カッカッカッ).[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kaki kaki[/td]

    [td]カキカキ[/td]

    [td]かきかき[/td]

    [td]*scribble scribble*
    • write write*
    • scritch scratch*[/td]

    [td]SFX for writing. Literally comes from the verb "to write" or 「書く」.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kaki-n[/td]

    [td]カキーン[/td]

    [td]かきーん[/td]

    [td]*strike* *pow*[/td]

    [td]SFX for hitting a ball with a baseball bat.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kakka[/td]

    [td]カッカッ[/td]

    [td]かっかっ[/td]

    [td](1) *trotting* *trot* *tromp*;

    (2) *scritch* *scratch* *stroke*;

    (3) *clak clak* *clack clack*;

    (4) *step step*[/td]

    [td](1) To walk/march excitedly or enthusiastically towards something or someone;

    (2) Like the sound of a pen on paper;

    (3) The sound of light stomping, or just the clicking of shoes against a hard floor[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kakka[/td]

    [td]カッカ[/td]

    [td]かっか[/td]

    [td](1) *excited* *passionate*;

    (2) *fuming* *angry*;

    (3) *flustered*;

    (4) *burning*;

    (5) *spicy* *hot*;

    (6) *red-hot* *brightly*[/td]

    [td](1) Extremely excited, having a fit of passion;

    (3) Flustered from either shyness or anger;

    (4) A burning sensation;

    (5) Spicy flavor;[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kakkakka[/td]

    [td]カッカッカッ[/td]

    [td]かっかっかっ[/td]

    [td](1) *clack clack clack*;

    (2) *bwahahaha*[/td]

    [td](1) Often used for high-heels SFX and when you write with chalk on a blackboard;

    (2) Evil laughter, like the cliche villain's laugh.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kakki-n[/td]

    [td]カッキーン[/td]

    [td]かっきーん[/td]

    [td]*frozen solid* *frozen* *freeze*[/td]

    [td]SFX for shock, awkward moment, or an arresting moment of drama.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kakkiri[/td]

    [td]カッキリ[/td]

    [td]かっきり[/td]

    [td]*exact* *precise*[/td]

    [td]Precise quantity, precise moment.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kako-n[/td]

    [td]カコーン[/td]

    [td]かこーん[/td]

    [td]*clang* *clu-nk*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kaku[/td]

    [td]カク[/td]

    [td]かく[/td]

    [td](1) *lose balance*;

    (2) *wobble*[/td]

    [td]See also *kaku kaku* (カクカク).[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kaku kaku[/td]

    [td]カクカク[/td]

    [td]かくかく[/td]

    [td]*wobble wobble*
    • teeter teeter*[/td]

    [td]See also *kaku* (カク).[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kakun[/td]

    [td]カクン[/td]

    [td]かくん[/td]

    [td]*losing balance*; losing strength from astonishment[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kan[/td]

    [td]カン[/td]

    [td]かん[/td]

    [td](1) *click* *footsteps*;

    (2) *revelation*;

    (3) *clink* *clang*[/td]

    [td](1) Heels going click;

    (2) Usually horrible revelation.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kan kan[/td]

    [td]カンカン[/td]

    [td]かんかん[/td]

    [td](1) *totally pissed off*;

    (2) *clang*[/td]

    [td](1) State of being very mad/angry;

    (2) Clang of bells.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kankon[/td]

    [td]カンコン[/td]

    [td]かんこん[/td]

    [td]*ding dong*[/td]

    [td]As of a school bell. See also *pin pon*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kapan[/td]

    [td]カパン[/td]

    [td]かぱん[/td]

    [td](1) *rattle*;

    (2) *open*[/td]

    [td](2) something opening[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kapo kapo[/td]

    [td]カポカポ[/td]

    [td]かぽかぽ[/td]

    [td]*trotting*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kapori[/td]

    [td]カポリ[/td]

    [td]かぽり[/td]

    [td]*put on* *puts on* *fwip* *fwp*[/td]

    [td]SFX for putting something on, like a hat or a wig.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kappo kappo[/td]

    [td]カッポカッポ[/td]

    [td]かっぽかっぽ[/td]

    [td]*trotting*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kara[/td]

    [td]カラッ[/td]

    [td]からっ[/td]

    [td](1) *clear* *pleasant weather*;

    (2) *completely changed*
    • complete transformation*;

    (3) *slide*[/td]

    [td](3) Like sliding a door open.[/td]

    [/tr]

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    [td]kara[/td]

    [td]カラ[/td]

    [td]から[/td]

    [td](1) *empty*;

    (2) *dry*;

    (3) *opens*
    • ku-chack*;

    (4) *tap*[/td]

    [td](3) SFX for opening door or cabinet door.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kara kara[/td]

    [td]カラカラ[/td]

    [td]からから[/td]

    [td](1) *empty*;

    (2) *dry* *dried up*;

    (3) *masculine laugh*;

    (4) *clattering*;

    (5) *thirsty*;

    (6) *sweat sweat*
    • hot and dry*[/td]

    [td](1) Totally empty;

    (2) Can be referring to the weather, or thirst, or drying laundry;

    (6) SFX for exposure to extreme heat, such as being in a bone dry desert[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kara koro[/td]

    [td]カラコロ[/td]

    [td]からころ[/td]

    [td]*clattering*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]karan[/td]

    [td]カラン[/td]

    [td]からん[/td]

    [td](1) *rattle* *open*;

    (2) *clang*;

    (3) *clunk*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]karan karan[/td]

    [td]カランカラン[/td]

    [td]からんからん[/td]

    [td]*clang clang*
    • ring-a-ding*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a mechanical, hand bell sound. Or like カラカラ.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]karappo[/td]

    [td]カラッポ[/td]

    [td]からっぽ[/td]

    [td]*out of money*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]karari[/td]

    [td]カラリ[/td]

    [td]からり[/td]

    [td](1) *straightforward* *cheerful*;

    (2) *pleasantly dry*;

    (3) *open* *clear* *unobstructed*;

    (4) *nice dry weather* *clearing up*[/td]

    [td](1) Describing a character's personality;

    (2) Being pleasantly dry;

    (4) Weather clearing up.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]karatto[/td]

    [td]カラット[/td]

    [td]からっと[/td]

    [td]*crisp*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kari kari[/td]

    [td]カリカリ[/td]

    [td]かりかり[/td]

    [td](1) *scratch*;

    (2) *crisp*;

    (3) *scribble scribble*[/td]

    [td](3) writing something down with a pencil on paper[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kasa[/td]

    [td]カサッ[/td]

    [td]かさっ[/td]

    [td](1) *rustle*;

    (2) *crumble off*;

    (3) *step* *tmp*[/td]

    [td](2) Fall off by crumbling;

    (3) To take a step.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kasa[/td]

    [td]カサ[/td]

    [td]かさ[/td]

    [td](1) *rustle*;

    (2) *tmp* *step*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kasa kasa[/td]

    [td]カサカサ[/td]

    [td]かさかさ[/td]

    [td](1) *rustle rustle*;

    (2) *burn burn*
    • throb throb*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for going through forestry or bushes;

    (2) SFX for a burning sensation, such as when one has dry skin or suffers from sunburn or over-exposure to something hot.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kasa koso[/td]

    [td]カサコソ[/td]

    [td]かさこそ[/td]

    [td]*rumbling*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kase[/td]

    [td]カセ[/td]

    [td]かせ[/td]

    [td]*rustle*[/td]

    [td]Commonly used for a quiet footstep in the grass, also can be paper, cloth, or other material rustling.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kasha[/td]

    [td]カシャ[/td]

    [td]かしゃ[/td]

    [td](1) *click* *flash*;

    (2) *tap*[/td]

    [td](1) Usually for the sounds when taking photos;

    (2) SFX for sound of keys when typing.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kashan[/td]

    [td]カシャン[/td]

    [td]かしゃん[/td]

    [td](1) *bang* *slam* *bam*;

    (2) *rattle*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kashi[/td]

    [td]カシ[/td]

    [td]かし[/td]

    [td](1) *click* *clack*;

    (2) *rattle* *shake*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kashin[/td]

    [td]カシン[/td]

    [td]かしん[/td]

    [td]*click*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a metallic clinking sound.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kashiya[/td]

    [td]カシヤ[/td]

    [td]かしや[/td]

    [td](1) *snap*;

    (2) *click*[/td]

    [td](2) Like sound of camera shutter closing when picture is taken.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kasu kasu[/td]

    [td]カスカス[/td]

    [td]かすかす[/td]

    [td](1) *dry*;

    (2) *barely*;

    (3) *barely in time*;

    (4) *tasteless*[/td]

    [td](1) Lacking moisture;

    (2) Quantity, barely;

    (4) Dry texture.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kata[/td]

    [td]カタ[/td]

    [td]かた[/td]

    [td](1) *step*;

    (2) *rattle* *chk*;

    (3) *rattle* *slide*[/td]

    [td](1) To take a step, footstep;

    (2) SFX for something metallic, clinking;

    (3) SFX for sliding a door open[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kata kata[/td]

    [td]カタカタ[/td]

    [td]かたかた[/td]

    [td](1) *tremble*;

    (2) *clatter clatter*
    • rattle rattle*;

    (3) *click click*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX from being scared;

    (3) SFX for the tapping of something mechanical, such as typing.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kata koto[/td]

    [td]カタコト[/td]

    [td]かたこと[/td]

    [td]*clattering*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]katan[/td]

    [td]カタン[/td]

    [td]かたん[/td]

    [td](1) *press* *touch*;

    (2) *tmp*[/td]

    [td](1) To lightly touch something;

    (2) SFX for light clattering.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]katan katan[/td]

    [td]カタンカタン[/td]

    [td]かたんかたん[/td]

    [td]*kachunk kachunk*[/td]

    [td]Sound that trains make on tracks.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]katsu gatsu[/td]

    [td]カツガツ[/td]

    [td]かつがつ[/td]

    [td]*barely in time*
    • barely makes it*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]katsu-n[/td]

    [td]カツーン[/td]

    [td]かつーん[/td]

    [td]*clatter* *clang*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]katsun[/td]

    [td]カツン[/td]

    [td]かつん[/td]

    [td]*clonk* *step*[/td]

    [td]SFX for heavy footsteps or something thumping against a surface.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]katsun katsun[/td]

    [td]カツンカツン[/td]

    [td]かつんかつん[/td]

    [td]*clonk clonk*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kayaku[/td]

    [td]カヤク[/td]

    [td]かやく[/td]

    [td](1) *sprinkle*;

    (2) *dust* *powder*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [/tbody]

    [/table]

    ki:

    [table]

    [thead]

    [tr]

    [th]Romaji[/th]

    [th]Katakana[/th]

    [th]Hiragana[/th]

    [th]English[/th]

    [th]Explanation[/th]

    [/tr]

    [/thead]

    [tbody]

    [tr]

    [td]ki[/td]

    [td]キッ[/td]

    [td]きっ[/td]

    [td](1) *glare*;

    (2) *glint* *serious*[/td]

    [td](1) A momentary glare to tell someone off;

    (2) A moment of insight, motivation, determination, or seriousness.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ki-[/td]

    [td]キーッ[/td]

    [td]きーっ[/td]

    [td]*screech* *creak*[/td]

    [td]Sound of something halting; braking.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ki-[/td]

    [td]キイーッ[/td]

    [td]きいーっ[/td]

    [td](1) *screech*[/td]

    [td](1) Sound of something halting; braking;

    (2) A long hysterical scream.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ki-ko[/td]

    [td]キーコ[/td]

    [td]きーこ[/td]

    [td]*squee* *squeak*

    • creak*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the high-pitched sound of metal links grinding against each other, like the sound of a swing.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ki-ko ki-ko[/td]

    [td]キーコキーコ[/td]

    [td]きーこきーこ[/td]

    [td]*squee squee*
    • squeak squeak*
    • creak creak*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the high-pitched sound of metal links grinding against each other, like the sound of a swing.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ki-n ko-n[/td]

    [td]キーンコーン[/td]

    [td]きーんこーん[/td]

    [td]*ding dong*
    • ding dong ding diing*[/td]

    [td]Sound of a school bell, can be at the start of school or the end of school.

    [br]

    See also *ki-nko-nka-nko-n* and *kinkon*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ki-nko-nka-nko-n[/td]

    [td]キーンコーンカーンコーン[/td]

    [td]きーんこーんかーんこーん[/td]

    [td]*di-ng do-ng da-ng do-ng*[/td]

    [td]Sound of a bell, usually the after-school bell.

    [br]

    See also *ki-n ko-n* and *kinkon*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kicchiri[/td]

    [td]キッチリ[/td]

    [td]きっちり[/td]

    [td]*exactly*
    • perfect*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kichi[/td]

    [td]キチッ[/td]

    [td]きちっ[/td]

    [td]*click*
    • ka-chk*
    • chk*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a light metallic clicking sound, usually for closing or putting something back in its place.

    Ex: Slow, gentle sheathing of knife or blade.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kichi kichi[/td]

    [td]キチキチ[/td]

    [td]きちきち[/td]

    [td](1) *jam packed full*;

    (2) *grind*;

    (3) *precisely* *accurately* *perfectly*[/td]

    [td](1) Can refer to a physical context, or in terms of a full schedule or agenda[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kichin[/td]

    [td]キチン[/td]

    [td]きちん[/td]

    [td]*(all) neat and tidy*[/td]

    [td]Everything in place.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kichinto[/td]

    [td]キチント[/td]

    [td]きちんと[/td]

    [td](1) *decent*
    • neatly*;

    (2) *decent*
    • fair*
    • properly*
    • fine*
    • okay*

    (3) *decent*
    • proper*[/td]

    [td](1) The placement of things, Ex: the neatly-set dinner table;

    (2) Evaluation of something, Ex: decent pay, a fine wife/husband;

    (3) In terms of etiquette, Ex: proper clothing, a proper greeting[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kii[/td]

    [td]キイ[/td]

    [td]きい[/td]

    [td]*squeak*
    • creak*[/td]

    [td]High-pitched sound, as in a door squeaking, or sound of a chair when someone gets up.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kiki-[/td]

    [td]キキー[/td]

    [td]ききー[/td]

    [td]*kee kee*
    • aah ahh*
    • ooh ooh*
    • eeh eeh*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a monkey screech.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kikii[/td]

    [td]キキィ[/td]

    [td]ききぃ[/td]

    [td]*screech* *squeal* *kee*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the high-pitch screeching of tires losing traction, usually when making a sudden stop on pavement.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kikiki[/td]

    [td]キキキ[/td]

    [td]ききき[/td]

    [td]*screech* *squeal*[/td]

    [td]The screaming of tires against the pavement, like when trying to stop suddenly but losing traction.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kikoii[/td]

    [td]キコイイ[/td]

    [td]きこいい[/td]

    [td]*weeen* *screech* *squeal*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a high-pitched, screeching, metallic sound.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kin[/td]

    [td]キン[/td]

    [td]きん[/td]

    [td]*plink*[/td]

    [td]Light sound, can be of piano key or note, or small electric shock.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kinkon[/td]

    [td]キンコン[/td]

    [td]きんこん[/td]

    [td]*ding dong*[/td]

    [td]As of a school bell. See also *pin pon*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kinkoun[/td]

    [td]キンコウン[/td]

    [td]きんこうん[/td]

    [td]*ding dong*[/td]

    [td]As of a school bell. See also *pin pon*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kippari[/td]

    [td]キッパリ[/td]

    [td]きっぱり[/td]

    [td](1) *said bluntly*;

    (2) *sudden decision*
    • firmly*
    • clearly*;

    (3)*systematically*
    • categorically*[/td]

    [td](1) When something is said clearly without reserve (very straight and honest);

    (2) When a decision or answer is given in a very unemotional manner, oftentimes bluntly and almost rudely logical;

    (3) When a decision or answer is given in a very unemotional, methodical manner.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kira[/td]

    [td]キラ[/td]

    [td]きら[/td]

    [td]*twinkle* *shine* *glint*[/td]

    [td]See also *gira*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kira kira[/td]

    [td]キラキラ[/td]

    [td]きらきら[/td]

    [td](1) *glitter* *sparkle*
    • twinkle*

    (1) *dazzlingly*
    • bling bling*[/td]

    [td](1) Ex: The twinkling of a star;

    (2) Ex: The shininess of jewelry.

    [br]

    See also *gira gira*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kira-n[/td]

    [td]キラーン[/td]

    [td]きらーん[/td]

    [td](1) *twinkle* *shine* *glint*;

    (2) *sparkle*;

    (3) *shing* *sheen*[/td]

    [td](1) See also *gira*;

    (3) SFX for the shininess of a bright star[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kiran[/td]

    [td]キラン[/td]

    [td]きらん[/td]

    [td](1) *twinkle* *shine*;

    (2) *glint* *shing*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for glorification or 'wow' effect;

    (2) SFX for power or a cutting effect, like a glare. See also *gira*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kirari[/td]

    [td]キラリ[/td]

    [td]きらり[/td]

    [td]*twinkle* *shine* *glint*[/td]

    [td]See also *gira*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kiri[/td]

    [td]キリ[/td]

    [td]きり[/td]

    [td]*serious face* *shine*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kiri kiri[/td]

    [td]キリキリ[/td]

    [td]きりきり[/td]

    [td](1) *throb throb*
    • stab stab*;

    (2) *scratching* *scraping*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for the pain in the stomach you get from extreme stress;

    (2) Less vigorous than *giri*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kisha-[/td]

    [td]キシャー[/td]

    [td]きしゃー[/td]

    [td]*grr* *growl* *rawr*[/td]

    [td]SFX for vocalizing extreme, dramatic anger or an emotional response to provocation.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kishi[/td]

    [td]キシ[/td]

    [td]きし[/td]

    [td]*creak*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kisu kisu[/td]

    [td]キスキス[/td]

    [td]きすきす[/td]

    [td]*kissing*[/td]

    [td]Comes literally from the English word "kiss" as "kiss-suh" (said with a thick Japanese accent).[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kiyuu[/td]

    [td]キユウ[/td]

    [td]きゆう[/td]

    [td]*gentle squeeze*
    • light squeeze*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a light squeezing motion, like for a low-intensity massage.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [/tbody]

    [/table]

    k:

    [table]

    [thead]

    [tr]

    [th]Romaji[/th]

    [th]Katakana[/th]

    [th]Hiragana[/th]

    [th]English[/th]

    [th]Explanation[/th]

    [/tr]

    [/thead]

    [tbody]

    [tr]

    [td]kya[/td]

    [td]キャッ[/td]

    [td]きゃっ[/td]

    [td]*shriek*[/td]

    [td]Usually used by girls when you bump into things or something happens which surprises them; used in a >_< !! situation. See also *gya*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kya kya[/td]

    [td]キャッキャッ[/td]

    [td]きゃっきゃっ[/td]

    [td](1) *chatter*;

    (2) *tehee!*[/td]

    [td](1) Like monkeys chattering, or people chit-chat; see also *pecha kucha*;

    (2) Frolicking, girlish and happy.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kya-[/td]

    [td]キャー[/td]

    [td]きゃー[/td]

    [td](1) *shriek* *omg*;

    (2) *ooh* *ahh* *ooh aah*[/td]

    [td]Typically used in context of a "reveal" scene for bishounen ("pretty boys"), resulting in a bunch of girls going gaga over the bishounen.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kya-[/td]

    [td]キャーッ[/td]

    [td]きゃーっ[/td]

    [td](1) *shriek* *omg*;

    (2) *ooh* *ahh* *ooh aah*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a fangirl-type shriek or gasp.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kya- kya-[/td]

    [td]キャーッキャーッ[/td]

    [td]きゃーっきゃーっ[/td]

    [td]*shriek shriek*

    • screech screech*[/td]

    [td]SFX for constant screaming and crying out in horror or exaggerated terror.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyaa[/td]

    [td]キャア[/td]

    [td]きゃあ[/td]

    [td]*shriek* *squeal* *screech*
    • kyaa*[/td]

    [td]SFX for excited, high-pitched voices (usually used for an excited gaggle of girls).[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyaaaa[/td]

    [td]キャァアア[/td]

    [td]きゃぁああ[/td]

    [td](1) *aghhhh!*
    • eeiii!!*
    • shriiieek*
    • screaming*;

    (1) *squeeaaall*[/td]

    [td](1) A screaming SFX; a shriek;

    (2) SFX for a more fangirl-type shrieking[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyain[/td]

    [td]キャイン[/td]

    [td]きゃいん[/td]

    [td]*woof!*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyakyakya[/td]

    [td]キャキャキャ[/td]

    [td]きゃきゃきゃ[/td]

    [td]*screech* *squeal* *skree* *keee*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a high-pitched squealing noise, much like when the brakes are jammed and the wheels bust themselves trying to stop after speeding.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyan[/td]

    [td]キャン[/td]

    [td]きゃん[/td]

    [td](1) *woof!*
    • yelp* *yap*;

    (2) *squeal*
    • kyaa*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for the cry of a dog or wolf;

    (2) SFX for a girly sound of happiness, like squealing but not quite as loud as fangirl screaming.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyapi kyapi[/td]

    [td]キャピキャピ[/td]

    [td]きゃぴきゃび[/td]

    [td]*girlish giggle*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyaruru[/td]

    [td]キャルル[/td]

    [td]きゃるる[/td]

    [td]*screee* *screech* *shriieek*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the screaming of tires or rough traction.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyoro[/td]

    [td]キョロ[/td]

    [td]きょろ[/td]

    [td](1) *avoid*;

    (2) *looks around*[/td]

    [td](1) A quick step back to avoid something/someone;

    (2) A character being circumspect.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyoro kyoro[/td]

    [td]キョロキョロ[/td]

    [td]きょろきょろ[/td]

    [td]*glance glance*
    • look around*
    • turn turn*[/td]

    [td]SFX for turning one's head left and right repeatedly.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyoton[/td]

    [td]キョトン[/td]

    [td]きょとん[/td]

    [td]*astonished*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyu[/td]

    [td]キュッ[/td]

    [td]きゅっ[/td]

    [td](1) *squeeze* (lightly);

    (2) *smooch*;

    (3) *squeak*;

    (4) *tighten* *knot*;

    (5) *grit* *clench*[/td]

    [td](5) SFX for grinding one's teeth together in frustration or anger.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyu[/td]

    [td]キュ[/td]

    [td]きゅ[/td]

    [td]*grip* *clench*[/td]

    [td]SFX for squeezing one's hand in frustration or anger.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyui-n[/td]

    [td]キュイーン[/td]

    [td]きゅいーん[/td]

    [td]*rwwhhhh*[/td]

    [td]Sound of machines at work, usually small technical ones which spin or contract.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyuiin[/td]

    [td]キュイイン[/td]

    [td]きゅいいん[/td]

    [td]*kreeaan* *keeek*
    • twang*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a mechanical, electric twang, such as the sound of an electric guitar.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyun[/td]

    [td]キュン[/td]

    [td]きゅん[/td]

    [td]*ba-dump* *squeeze* *tight*
    • clench*[/td]

    [td]SFX for momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyun[/td]

    [td]キュンッ[/td]

    [td]きゅんっ[/td]

    [td]*screech* *squeal* *eek*[/td]

    [td]SFX for sudden stopping, such as braking after moving at fast speeds.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyun kyun[/td]

    [td]キュンキュン[/td]

    [td]きゅんきゅん[/td]

    [td]*squeeze*[/td]

    [td]kyunkyun[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyupa[/td]

    [td]キュパ[/td]

    [td]きゅぱ[/td]

    [td]*zip*[/td]

    [td]SFX for something moving very fast, speed of light, burst of sudden and surprising speed.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyupo[/td]

    [td]キュポ[/td]

    [td]きゅぽ[/td]

    [td]*pop*[/td]

    [td]SFX for marker pens, for when you take off the lid and the little squeaky sound when you write on a whiteboard.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyurururu[/td]

    [td]キュルルル[/td]

    [td]きゅるるる[/td]

    [td]*stomach rumbling* *rumbllllle*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kyuu[/td]

    [td]キュウ[/td]

    [td]きゅう[/td]

    [td]*squeeze*
    • grip*[/td]

    [td]Ex: SFX for clenching one's hands.

    [br]

    A stronger form of *kyu*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [/tbody]

    [/table]

    ku:

    [table]

    [thead]

    [tr]

    [th]Romaji[/th]

    [th]Katakana[/th]

    [th]Hiragana[/th]

    [th]English[/th]

    [th]Explanation[/th]

    [/tr]

    [/thead]

    [tbody]

    [tr]

    [td]ku[/td]

    [td]クッ[/td]

    [td]くっ[/td]

    [td](1) *damn (it)*;

    (2) *...!*;

    (3) *...!*;

    (4) *giggle*;

    (5) *growl* *rumble*;

    (6) *zzz*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for "damn it" like a silent curse;

    (2) Mumble under the breath when in a difficult situation;

    (3) When one tries to hold in their voice or is trying to hold back pain or pleasure;

    (4) Giggle in the throat;

    (5) Stomach rumbling, tummy growling;

    (6) Sleeping, see also *gu*, *supigu*, *suka*, and *suya*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ku ku ku[/td]

    [td]クックック[/td]

    [td]くっくっく[/td]

    [td]*hehehe*[/td]

    [td]An evil laugh, snicker.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ku-[/td]

    [td]クー[/td]

    [td]くー[/td]

    [td]*zzz*[/td]

    [td]SFX for sleeping, or being in a state of deep, peaceful slumber.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ku- ku-[/td]

    [td]クークー[/td]

    [td]くーくー[/td]

    [td]*coo coo*[/td]

    [td]Sound of birds when feeding.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kua-[/td]

    [td]クアー[/td]

    [td]くあー[/td]

    [td]*yawn*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuccha kuccha[/td]

    [td]クッチャクッチャ[/td]

    [td]くっちゃくっちゃ[/td]

    [td](1) *chew chew chew*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX usually used for when chewing gum;

    (2) Can also describe a movement.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kucha kucha[/td]

    [td]クチャクチャ[/td]

    [td]くちゃくちゃ[/td]

    [td](1) *crunching*;

    (2) *crumpling* *messy*[/td]

    [td](1) Like when chewing or munching on something[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuchu[/td]

    [td]クチュ[/td]

    [td]くちゅ[/td]

    [td]*rub* *stroke* *fondle*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kudo kudo[/td]

    [td]クドクド[/td]

    [td]くどくど[/td]

    [td]*on and on* *rant rant rant*[/td]

    [td]When one gives a lecture that goes on forever.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kue-[/td]

    [td]クエー[/td]

    [td]くえー[/td]

    [td](1) *kweh* *caw*;

    (2) *quack*[/td]

    [td](1) Like a crow crying, or like a chocobo;

    (2) SFX for the sound of a duck, or other bird-like creature.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuha-[/td]

    [td]クハー[/td]

    [td]くはー[/td]

    [td]*yawn*[/td]

    [td]See also *fua* and *fa*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kui[/td]

    [td]クイ[/td]

    [td]くい[/td]

    [td](1) *tug*;

    (2) *turn*[/td]

    [td](2) Turn head to signal something.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuka-[/td]

    [td]クカー[/td]

    [td]くかー[/td]

    [td]*breathes*[/td]

    [td]Sleepy breathing.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuka-[/td]

    [td]クカー[/td]

    [td]くかー[/td]

    [td]*fast asleep zzz*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kukkiri[/td]

    [td]クッキリ[/td]

    [td]くっきり[/td]

    [td]*clearly visible*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kukku[/td]

    [td]クックッ[/td]

    [td]くっくっ[/td]

    [td]*hee hee* *giggle*

    • ha ha* *haha*
    • laugh* *laughter*
    • he he*[/td]

    [td]A bubble of laughter caught in the throat, or semi-muffled (like when you're trying hard not to laugh at something hilarious).[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuku[/td]

    [td]クク[/td]

    [td]くく[/td]

    [td]*giggle*[/td]

    [td]Giggle in the throat.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kukuri[/td]

    [td]ククリ[/td]

    [td]くくり[/td]

    [td]*distinct* *clear*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kukyururu[/td]

    [td]クキュルル[/td]

    [td]くきゅるる[/td]

    [td]*rumble* *growl*[/td]

    [td]Stomach rumbling, tummy growling.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kun kun[/td]

    [td]クンクン[/td]

    [td]くんくん[/td]

    [td]*sniff sniff*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kune kune[/td]

    [td]クネクネ[/td]

    [td]くねくね[/td]

    [td]*wiggle wiggle*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kunka kunka[/td]

    [td]クンカクンカ[/td]

    [td]くんかくんか[/td]

    [td]*sniff sniff*[/td]

    [td]As of smelling. See also *funka*, *hunka*, and *nku*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kunyu[/td]

    [td]クニュ[/td]

    [td]くにゅ[/td]

    [td]*rub*[/td]

    [td]I.e. when rubbing someone with your foot.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuon[/td]

    [td]クオン[/td]

    [td]くおん[/td]

    [td]*vroom* *vroo-vroom* *rumble*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the rumbling roar of an engine or piece of machinery.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuoon[/td]

    [td]クォォン[/td]

    [td]くぉぉん[/td]

    [td]*whoosh* *fwoosh*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a great rush of power or air.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kupu[/td]

    [td]クプ[/td]

    [td]くぷ[/td]

    [td]*slurp* *suck* *shlurp*[/td]

    [td]SFX for sucking something, or something being drained. Ex: sipping something through a straw.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kura[/td]

    [td]クラ[/td]

    [td]くら[/td]

    [td]*dizzy*[/td]

    [td]See also *fura*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kura[/td]

    [td]クラッ[/td]

    [td]くらっ[/td]

    [td]*dizzy* *geh*[/td]

    [td]SFX for getting dizzy or woozy, physically ill.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kura kura[/td]

    [td]クラクラ[/td]

    [td]くらくら[/td]

    [td]*dizzy*[/td]

    [td]SFX for when you feel as if you will faint.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuraa[/td]

    [td]クラア[/td]

    [td]くらあ[/td]

    [td]*faint* *dizzy*[/td]

    [td]SFX for getting dizzy or woozy, physically ill or weak.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuri kuri[/td]

    [td]クリクリ[/td]

    [td]くりくり[/td]

    [td](1) *curly*;

    (2) *very round* (eyes)[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kurin[/td]

    [td]クリン[/td]

    [td]くりん[/td]

    [td](1) *spin*;

    (2) *turn*;

    (3) *curly*;

    (4) *curling*[/td]

    [td](1) - (3) Same as クルッ (Kuru);

    (4) As in the movement of tentacles or an unhappy dog's tail.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuru[/td]

    [td]クルッ[/td]

    [td]くるっ[/td]

    [td](1) *spin*;

    (2) *turn* *turning*;

    (3) *curly*;[/td]

    [td]See Kuru kuru.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuru kuru[/td]

    [td]クルクル[/td]

    [td]くるくる[/td]

    [td](1) *spin*
    • round and round*
    • roll*
    • twirl* *whirl*;

    (2) *turn*
    • changes mind*;

    (3) *curly*
    • twirl*;

    (4) *flop flop*
    • wobble wobble*[/td]

    [td](1) Physically turning, spinning around;

    (2) Can be physical turning motion, or abstract idea of making flip-flop decisions;

    (3) Slightly more emphasis and a notion of continuity than *kuru*;

    Ex: playing with hair, wrapping it around one's finger[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kurun[/td]

    [td]クルン[/td]

    [td]くるん[/td]

    [td]*turn*, *spin*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kururi[/td]

    [td]クルリ[/td]

    [td]くるり[/td]

    [td](1) *turns* *pivots* *whirl*;

    (2) *suddenly* *abruptly*;

    (3) *completely*;

    (4) *whoosh* *unravel* *unwrap*;

    (5) *beautiful*;

    (6) *round* *puppy-dog*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for something or someone swinging around;

    (3) SFX for being completely wrapped up in something;

    (4) SFX for quickly unwrapping something;

    (5) SFX for beautiful, round eyes[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kusha[/td]

    [td]クシャ[/td]

    [td]くしゃ[/td]

    [td]*sneeze* *ah-choo!*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kusha[/td]

    [td]クシャッ[/td]

    [td]くしゃっ[/td]

    [td](1) *crush* *smash*;

    (2) *pat* *rub* *rustle*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for stepping on something and crushing it;

    (2) SFX for patting someone on the head in an approving manner[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kusha kusha[/td]

    [td]クシャクシャ[/td]

    [td]くしゃくしゃ[/td]

    [td](1) *messed up*;

    (2) *crumple* *wrinkle*;

    (3) *scrunch up* *crumpled* *wrinkled*;

    (4) *contorted*;

    (5) *murmur* *mumble*[/td]

    [td](1) Messed up hair;

    (2) Crumpled piece of paper;

    (5) SFX for speaking unintelligibly or very quietly under one's breath[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kushan[/td]

    [td]クシャン[/td]

    [td]くしゃん[/td]

    [td]*achoo*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a sneeze.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kushu[/td]

    [td]クシュ[/td]

    [td]くしゅ[/td]

    [td]*sneeze* *ah-choo!*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kushun[/td]

    [td]クシュン[/td]

    [td]くしゅん[/td]

    [td]*ha'kchoo*
    • ah-choo*
    • achoo*
    • at-choo*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a short sneeze. Sneeze, like ハックション.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kusu[/td]

    [td]クスッ[/td]

    [td]くすっ[/td]

    [td](1) *tsk*;

    (2) *laugh* *giggle*;

    (3) *chuckle* *heh*[/td]

    [td](2) A little laugh;

    (3) A sarcastic, slightly twisted laugh; a laugh with wry humor.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kusu[/td]

    [td]クス[/td]

    [td]くす[/td]

    [td](1) *heh* *heh heh*;

    (2) *snicker*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for a sarcastic laugh or chuckle (light);

    (2) SFX for condescending, light laughter or sneering[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kusu kusu[/td]

    [td]クスクス[/td]

    [td]くすくす[/td]

    [td](1) *tsk tsk*;

    (2) *giggle*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kusun[/td]

    [td]クスン[/td]

    [td]くすん[/td]

    [td]*sob * *sniff*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuta[/td]

    [td]クタ[/td]

    [td]くた[/td]

    [td]*droopy* *wilted* *limp*[/td]

    [td]Used to describe people or plants. See also *guttari*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuta kuta[/td]

    [td]クタクタ[/td]

    [td]くたくた[/td]

    [td]*exhausted*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kutari[/td]

    [td]クタリ[/td]

    [td]くたり[/td]

    [td](1) *tired* *out of energy*;

    (2) *droopy* *wilted* *limp*[/td]

    [td](1) Drained of all energy to move;

    (2) Used to describe people or plants; see also *guttari*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kuwa[/td]

    [td]クワッ[/td]

    [td]くわっ[/td]

    [td](1) *whoa* *up close* *close* *very close*;

    (2) *glare* *rawr* *grrr*[/td]

    [td](1) When something or someone suddenly gets very very close, spatially speaking, and you can see more detail than you really need to;

    (2) When someone turns around or whirls around in anger[/td]

    [/tr]

    [/tbody]

    [/table]

    ke:

    [table]

    [thead]

    [tr]

    [th]Romaji[/th]

    [th]Katakana[/th]

    [th]Hiragana[/th]

    [th]English[/th]

    [th]Explanation[/th]

    [/tr]

    [/thead]

    [tbody]

    [tr]

    [td]ke[/td]

    [td]ケッ[/td]

    [td]けっ[/td]

    [td]*hmph*[/td]

    [td]Laugh at someone, especially when you look down on them.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]ke-butsu[/td]

    [td]ケーブツ[/td]

    [td]けーぶつ[/td]

    [td]*scorn* *glare*[/td]

    [td]SFX for extreme, antagonistic tone or expression.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kehen[/td]

    [td]ケヘン[/td]

    [td]けへん[/td]

    [td]*cough*[/td]

    [td]Light cough. See also *geho*, *gofu*, *goho*, *kon*, and *koho*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]keho[/td]

    [td]ケホ[/td]

    [td]けほ[/td]

    [td]*cough*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kekke[/td]

    [td]ケッケッ[/td]

    [td]けっけっ[/td]

    [td]*hehe*

    • heh heh*[/td]

    [td]An evil laugh, not quite as strong as *bwahaha*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kera kera[/td]

    [td]ケラケラ[/td]

    [td]けらけら[/td]

    [td]*giggle giggle*
    • laugh*[/td]

    [td]See also *gera gera*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kero[/td]

    [td]ケロ[/td]

    [td]けろ[/td]

    [td]*croak*
    • ribbit*[/td]

    [td]Croaking of a frog.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kero kero[/td]

    [td]ケロケロ[/td]

    [td]けろけろ[/td]

    [td]*wibbit wibbit*
    • croak croak*
    • ribbit ribbit*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the croaking of a frog.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kerori[/td]

    [td]ケロリ[/td]

    [td]けろり[/td]

    [td]*unaffected* *casual* *unimpressed*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]keta keta[/td]

    [td]ケタケタ[/td]

    [td]けたけた[/td]

    [td]*giggle giggle*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [/tbody]

    [/table]

    ko:

    [table]

    [thead]

    [tr]

    [th]Romaji[/th]

    [th]Katakana[/th]

    [th]Hiragana[/th]

    [th]English[/th]

    [th]Explanation[/th]

    [/tr]

    [/thead]

    [tbody]

    [tr]

    [td]ko[/td]

    [td]コッ[/td]

    [td]こっ[/td]

    [td]*tap*

    • step*[/td]

    [td]SFX for running or walking footsteps, such as up the stairs or down a hallway.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kocho kocho[/td]

    [td]コチョコチョ[/td]

    [td]こちょこちょ[/td]

    [td](1) *tickle tickle*;

    (2) *koochie-koochie koo*;

    (3) *secret*[/td]

    [td](1) If "-suru" is added (kocho kocho suru), translates to "to tickle."[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kochoku[/td]

    [td]コチョク[/td]

    [td]こちょく[/td]

    [td]*frozen* *paralyzed*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koho[/td]

    [td]コホ[/td]

    [td]こほ[/td]

    [td]*cough*[/td]

    [td]Light cough. See also *goho*, *kehen*, and *kon*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koi[/td]

    [td]コイ[/td]

    [td]こい[/td]

    [td]*come on*[/td]

    [td]As a fighting phrase.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koi koi[/td]

    [td]コイコイ[/td]

    [td]こいこい[/td]

    [td]*come come*[/td]

    [td]SFX for beckoning someone. Derived from the verb *to come* or 「来る」.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koke[/td]

    [td]コケッ[/td]

    [td]こけっ[/td]

    [td]*stumble* *tumble*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokekokko[/td]

    [td]コケコッコー[/td]

    [td]こけこっこー[/td]

    [td]*cock a doodle doo*[/td]

    [td]Sound of a rooster in the morning.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokekokko-[/td]

    [td]コケコッコー[/td]

    [td]こけこっこー[/td]

    [td]*cock-a-doodle-doo*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the cry of a rooster.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koki koki[/td]

    [td]コキコキ[/td]

    [td]こきこき[/td]

    [td]*crack crack*
    • crack snap*
    • snap*[/td]

    [td]SFX for cracking one's joints or bones, like after a tough workout or in preparation for a fight.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokke kokko-[/td]

    [td]コッケコッコー[/td]

    [td]こっけこっこー[/td]

    [td]cock-a-doodle-doo[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokko[/td]

    [td]コッコ[/td]

    [td]こっこ[/td]

    [td]*clack*
    • cluck*[/td]

    [td]Sound of a hen clucking.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokko-[/td]

    [td]コッコー[/td]

    [td]こっこー[/td]

    [td]*cock-aa* *cock-aaa*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the sound of a rooster or hen call.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokkun[/td]

    [td]コックン[/td]

    [td]こっくん[/td]

    [td](1) *swallow* *gulp*;

    (2) *nod*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokkuri kokkuri[/td]

    [td]コックリコックリ[/td]

    [td]こっくりこっくり[/td]

    [td]*nodding off to sleep*
    • zzz*[/td]

    [td]SFX for the sound of sleeping or deep breathing during slumber.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koku[/td]

    [td]コク[/td]

    [td]こく[/td]

    [td](1) *nod* *yep*;

    (2) *swallow*[/td]

    [td](1) To tip one's head in agreement or approval of something;

    (2) See also *kokun*, *goku* and *gokun*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koku koku[/td]

    [td]コクコク[/td]

    [td]こくこく[/td]

    [td](1) *yup yup*
    • yep yep*
    • that's right*;

    (2) *nodding*
    • nod nod*
    • nods*[/td]

    [td]To tip one's head repeatedly in agreement or approval of something.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokun[/td]

    [td]コクン[/td]

    [td]こくん[/td]

    [td](1) *nod*;

    (2) *swallow*[/td]

    [td](2) See also *goku* and *gokun*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokuri[/td]

    [td]コクリ[/td]

    [td]こくり[/td]

    [td]*nod*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kokuri kokuri[/td]

    [td]コクリコクリ[/td]

    [td]こくりこくり[/td]

    [td]*nodding off to sleep*
    • nod nod*
    • nods*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kon[/td]

    [td]コン[/td]

    [td]こん[/td]

    [td](1) *knock*;

    (2) *soft cough*;

    (3) *bang* *release*
    • opens*[/td]

    [td](1) Often used when something is being put down softly/gently; knocking on door;

    (2) See also *goho*, *kehen*, and *koho*;

    (3) SFX for something being revealed or opened. Can be in an explosive context, such as opening a "Pandora's Box" tone.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]konkon[/td]

    [td]コンコン[/td]

    [td]こんこん[/td]

    [td]*knock knock*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]konmori[/td]

    [td]コンモリ[/td]

    [td]こんもり[/td]

    [td](1) *mountain full*;

    (2) *lock up*[/td]

    [td](1) When something is piled up high, like fried rice;

    (2) When you lock yourself up or seclude yourself somehow (whether it'd be in your room or under the blankets).[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koo[/td]

    [td]コオ[/td]

    [td]こお[/td]

    [td]*fwoosh* *rumble*[/td]

    [td]SFX for a great presence (can be environmental, indoors, or personified by a humanoid figure etc).[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kopo[/td]

    [td]コポ[/td]

    [td]こぽ[/td]

    [td]*pouring*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kopo kopo[/td]

    [td]コポコポ[/td]

    [td]こぽこぽ[/td]

    [td](1) *clipk clipk clipk*;

    (2) *boiling*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for pouring liquid;

    (2) SFX for coffee boiling on a coffee maker.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kopon[/td]

    [td]コポンッ[/td]

    [td]こぽんっ[/td]

    [td]*pop* *burst* [/td]

    [td]SFX for a short, sharp, explosive sound.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kopopopo[/td]

    [td]コポポポ[/td]

    [td]こぽぽぽ[/td]

    [td](1) *slosh*
    • splash*;

    (2) *slosh* *pour*[/td]

    [td](1) SFX for dropping liquid, more splash-like rather than dripping;

    (2) SFX for liquid during a pouring motion or a falling motion, such as when pouring tea or juice etc.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kori[/td]

    [td]コリ[/td]

    [td]こり[/td]

    [td](1) *scrape*;

    (2) *chew*;

    (3) *stiff*

    (4) *crunch*[/td]

    [td](1) Sound of something scraping;

    (2) Biting something a little hard;

    (3) When something is a little hard/stiff;

    (4) As in eating.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kori kori[/td]

    [td]コリコリ[/td]

    [td]こりこり[/td]

    [td](1) *scrape*;

    (2) *chew chew*;

    (3) *stiff*;

    (4) *crunchy*[/td]

    [td](4) Ex. biting on cartilage.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koro[/td]

    [td]コロ[/td]

    [td]ころ[/td]

    [td]*drop* *tumble*[/td]

    [td]Dropping something, something rolling or tumbling. See also *poro*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koro koro[/td]

    [td]コロコロ[/td]

    [td]ころころ[/td]

    [td](1) *roll roll*;

    (2) *tumbling*
    • tumble*;

    (3) *flip-flop*[/td]

    [td](1) Small round object rolling. See also *goro goro*;

    (2) Cutely and innocently;

    (3) Ex: describing a cute but really fat dog, "cute and fat"[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koron[/td]

    [td]コロン[/td]

    [td]ころん[/td]

    [td]*roll* *fall* *tumble*[/td]

    [td]Usually something small like a dice. See also *poro*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koshi koshi[/td]

    [td]コシコシ[/td]

    [td]こしこし[/td]

    [td]*rubbing* *wiping*[/td]

    [td]See also *goshi* and *geshi*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kosho kosho[/td]

    [td]コショコショ[/td]

    [td]こしょこしょ[/td]

    [td]*tickle tickle*[/td]

    [td]SFX for tickling, a softer tickle than *kocho kocho*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koso[/td]

    [td]コソ[/td]

    [td]こそ[/td]

    [td]*sneak* *whisper*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koso koso[/td]

    [td]コソコソ[/td]

    [td]こそこそ[/td]

    [td]*escapes*
    • secretly*
    • secretly escapes*
    • sneaks away*
    • creep creep*[/td]

    [td]SFX for someone sneaking around, or trying to sneak away.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kossori[/td]

    [td]コッソリ[/td]

    [td]こっそり[/td]

    [td](1) *sneak*
    • secretly*;

    (2) *gently*[/td]

    [td][/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koto[/td]

    [td]コト[/td]

    [td]こと[/td]

    [td]*clink* *clunk* *tap*[/td]

    [td]SFX for putting something down softly.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]koton[/td]

    [td]コトン[/td]

    [td]ことん[/td]

    [td]*clink*
    • thunk*
    • clunk*[/td]

    [td]SFX for putting something down softly.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kotsu kotsu[/td]

    [td]コツコツ[/td]

    [td]こつこつ[/td]

    [td](1) little by little;

    (2) *tick tick*;

    (3) *clack clack* *click click*;

    (4) *rhythmic*[/td]

    [td](3) Clicking of high heels;

    (4) Rhythmic, having a beat.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kotsun[/td]

    [td]コツン[/td]

    [td]こつん[/td]

    [td](1) *clink*;

    (2) *step* *ka-thunk*[/td]

    [td](1) Little clink, like the sound of a glass being put down or a tear gem falling;

    (2) SFX for a heavy footfall, like boots. See also *katsun*.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kotteri[/td]

    [td]コッテリ[/td]

    [td]こってり[/td]

    [td]*rich* *heavy*[/td]

    [td]SFX describing food. Ex: Rich, heavy stew.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [tr]

    [td]kowa-[/td]

    [td]コワーッ[/td]

    [td]こわーっ[/td]

    [td]*scary!* *nooo!*[/td]

    [td]SFX for literally crying out "scary!" or "noo!" in an exaggerated manner.

    Comes from the adjective "scary" or 「こわい」.[/td]

    [/tr]

    [/tbody]

    [/table]

    See also