adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
parched; dried-up; bone-dryonomatopoeic or mimetic word
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
empty; hollowonomatopoeic or mimetic word
adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle
rattling; clatteringonomatopoeic or mimetic word
laughing loudly; roaring with laughteronomatopoeic or mimetic word
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parched; dried-up; bone-dry
This meaning describes something that is extremely dry or lacking moisture, often used for environments, objects, or even physical conditions.
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This river becomes parched in the summer.
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Her skin became bone-dry from the sun.
empty; hollow
This meaning refers to something that has no contents, physically or metaphorically. It can describe objects that are devoid of substance or feelings that are unfulfilled.
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The box was empty and had nothing inside.
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His words felt hollow.
rattling; clattering
This meaning describes a sound that is sharp and often repetitive, typically associated with loose objects shaking together.
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There was a rattling sound coming from the car's hood.
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The rain rattled against the window.
laughing loudly; roaring with laughter
This meaning conveys a sense of loud or hearty laughter, often used to describe moments of humor or joy.