Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 擬態語(ぎたいご) in Japanese

擬態語
Kana Reading
ぎたいご
Romaji
gitaigo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    mimetic word; word that mimics something that does not make a sound (e.g. the fluttering of a butterfly's wings)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

17 strokes

mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate, imitate

On'Yomi: ギ

Kun'Yomi: まが.い, もど.き

Learn more
JLPT 1

14 strokes

attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)

On'Yomi: タイ

Kun'Yomi: わざ.と

Learn more
JLPT 5

14 strokes

word, speech, language

On'Yomi: ゴ

Kun'Yomi: かた.る, かた.らう

Learn more