Japanese Onomatopoeia for Human Sounds

Gusugusu describes the sound of sniffling or a stuffy nose due to a cold, allergies, or crying.

キャーキャー describes high-pitched squealing or shrieking, typically out of excitement, fear, or the sound of monkeys chattering.

The audible sound of a single, heavy swallow.

ハハハ is the standard representation of an open, audible laugh (ha ha ha).

An interjection representing a coy, feminine giggle or a soft, gentle sigh.

Describes the sound of groaning, huffing, and puffing when someone is straining or exhausted from extreme physical exertion or hardship.

A Japanese slang word mimicking the sound of cute crying, used to express mild disappointment or feeling touched.

バブー represents the babbling or cooing sound of a human infant.

This word mimics the babbling sounds made by infants before they learn to speak.

A sound word representing a wet, heavy, and rhythmic suction or slurping noise.

Alternately sucking in and blowing out air to cool down piping hot food in one's mouth.

チュパチュパ describes the wet, repetitive sound of sucking or licking something, like a baby sucking a pacifier or someone licking a lollipop.

ゴキュゴキュ represents the loud, heavy sound made when swallowing liquid in big, vigorous gulps.

スンスン is a mimetic word (onomatopoeia) for the light, repeated sound of sniffling, holding back tears, or lightly sniffing the air.

ぽそっと describes a very quiet, short whisper or murmur, usually consisting of just a few words.

Zawazawa describes the murmuring sound of a crowd, rustling leaves, or a feeling of unease and chills.

An onomatopoeia representing a refined, sophisticated, or affected feminine laugh, often associated with high social status.

Describes the noisy, overlapping sound of many people talking at the same time.

Describes the sound or action of suddenly exhaling a small puff of air or letting out a brief, suppressed laugh.

The sound of musical instruments played loudly or a raucous, noisy party atmosphere.