Japanese Onomatopoeia for Nature and Weather

Zabun describes a loud, heavy splashing sound caused by a large object plunging into water or a powerful wave crashing.

A short, sharp splash of water or the click of a camera shutter.

A light splashing sound made when a small object hits liquid or shallow water is disturbed.

A word that describes the vigorous sound of water splashing or the repeated clicking of a camera shutter.

ずっぷり (zuppuri) describes the state of being completely submerged in liquid or thoroughly soaked to the bone.

A low, heavy, continuous rumbling or booming sound, like thunder or large drums.

Describes an unpleasantly damp and humid physical state, or a gloomy and cheerless mood.

This word describes a large volume of liquid pouring, flowing, or gushing out vigorously and continuously.

ムワムワ describes a heavy, stifling, or suffocating atmosphere caused by hot air, thick smoke, or a strong smell.

The light sound of a small object dropping into water or liquid sloshing gently.

Jabajaba represents the loud sound of water or liquid splashing vigorously.

A light, pleasant sound of small bubbles rising or a thin liquid gently gurgling.

Describes a state where vapor, smoke, heat, or smells thickly fill the air and linger.

A loud, continuous roaring or rumbling sound like strong wind or rushing water.

The sound of liquid flowing or being poured continuously and at a steady pace.