Onomatopoeia is a common and important aspect of Japanese grammar. These are words that imitate or represent the sounds that they describe, and they are used to express emotions, actions, and other qualities. In the Japanese language, there are many onomatopoeic expressions, which can be categorized into two types: Giongo (擬音語) and Gitaigo (擬態語). Giongo are words that represent actual sounds, while Gitaigo represent more abstract sounds or feelings. In this exercise, we will focus on learning and practicing these fascinating Japanese onomatopoeic expressions.
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