We learned about mimetic expressions in Japanese class today. If you've ever read comic books, I'm sure you've seen the little words written outside the dialogue box. Those are sounds to express the situation. Here are some examples:
痛み pain
かんかん(kan kan) a pounding headache
ずきずき (zuki zuki) a throbbing pain (teeth hurts)
ちくちく (chiku chiku) a prickly pain (itchy throat)
ひりひり (hiri hiri) a burning pain (burnt tongue from hot coffee)
お腹が your tummy
しくしく(shiku shiku) a dull persistent pain
きりきり(kiri kiri) piercing pain
笑う to laugh
にこにこ (niko niko) a nice smile
にたにた (nita nita) a evil grin
へらへら (hera hera) a teasing smile
くすくす (kusu kusu) giggling
げらげら (gera gera) burst out laughter
Japanese language is so cute.
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