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* 1. "SFX":#dtext-sfx** "ka":#dtext-ka
** "ki":#dtext-ki
** "k":#dtext-k
** "ku":#dtext-ku
** "ke":#dtext-ke
** "ko":#dtext-ko
* 2. "See also":#dtext-see-also
h4#sfx. SFX
h5#ka.ka:
[table]
[thead]
[tr]
[th]Romaji[/th]
[th]Katakana[/th]
[th]Hiragana[/th]
[th]English[/th]
[th]Explanation[/th]
[/tr]
[/thead]
[tbody]
[tr]
[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]
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[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
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[tr]
[td]ka-n[/td]
[td]カーン[/td]
[td]かーん[/td]
[td]*clang!*[/td]
[td]Clanging bells.[/td]
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[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[td]kacchiri[/td]
[td]カッチリ[/td]
[td]かっちり[/td]
[td]*well-built* *tight-fitting*[/td]
[td][/td]
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[tr]
[td]kacha[/td]
[td]カチャッ[/td]
[td]かちゃっ[/td]
[td]*clicking*[/td]
[td][/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
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[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[td]kaji kaku[/td]
[td]カジカク[/td]
[td]かじかく[/td]
[td]*bite* *gnaw*[/td]
[td][/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
[tr]
[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]
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h5#ki.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]
h5#k.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]
h5#ku.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]
h5#ke.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]
h5#ko.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]
h4#see-also. See also