Japanese Onomatopoeia for Objects and Machines

An expression for a harsh, continuous sound produced by heavy friction or mechanical grinding.

A word describing a loud rattling sound of hard objects, violent physical shivering, or a state of being shaky and unstable.

A loud metallic clattering sound or a state of being visually cluttered and messy.

An onomatopoeia describing the repetitive, rhythmic sound of hard objects clashing or striking, such as a heavy mechanical clock or chipping stone.

A high-pitched, sharp sound typically made by friction or high-pitched cries.

A word describing a squeaking sound caused by friction or a state of being very cramped and pressured.

コトコト describes the sound of something simmering gently over low heat, or a light rattling and tapping noise.

This word represents the continuous sizzling sound of food, especially meat, cooking on a hot grill or pan.

Describes the high-pitched tinkling of bells, the vigorous boiling of water, or things that are piping hot.

Represents the sound of honking, vibrating, a pig oinking, or persistent complaining.

Describes clothing, shoes, or accessories that are noticeably too large and loose-fitting on the wearer.

シュポシュポ describes the rhythmic sound of a manual pump moving air or liquid.

A short "ding" sound of a small bell or timer, most commonly used as a casual verb meaning to heat food in a microwave.

The rhythmic, light sound of scissors continuously snipping paper or hair.

Describes a flexible stiff surface being dented, or someone acting in a highly servile and obsequious manner.

A light, dry clattering or rattling sound made by small, hard objects.

Kishikishi represents a light, repetitive squeaking or creaking sound caused by the friction of dry or hard objects like wooden floorboards.

どっしり describes something that is massive, heavy, and solid, or someone's calm, composed, and dignified presence.

A word that mimics the continuous, clear ringing sound of a small bell or a telephone.

Describes a sudden, complete change in a situation, or the clattering sound of a door forcefully sliding open.

ぐつぐつ describes the sound or state of a liquid, especially thick food, simmering gently over low heat.

Pekon or pekori describes the hollow popping sound of thin metal or plastic denting, or the quick, light action of bowing one's head.

Describes a situation where a large amount of something is completely taken away, removed, or lost, leaving a noticeable void.

A sharp, mechanical clicking sound, such as a camera shutter snapping or a lock engaging.

The light, repeated clinking or clicking sound of small, hard objects like keys, dishes, or a keyboard.

Kachiri describes a single, clear clicking sound, such as a lock engaging, a switch being flipped, or hard objects touching once.

Exactly, precisely, or perfectly on time without any excess or shortfall.

The clear, hollow sound of wooden clogs (geta), an old-fashioned shop doorbell, or ice clinking in a glass.

A single, light clicking or clinking sound of hard or metallic objects touching.

A crisp clicking or snapping sound, especially the sound of a camera shutter taking a picture.

A heavy, harsh creaking or grating sound caused by friction, like rusty hinges or old wooden boards.

A dry rustling sound made when objects like paper, leaves, or cloth rub together, especially when rummaging through a bag or bushes.

ガタゴト describes a heavy, continuous rattling or clattering sound, typically made by large vehicles moving over uneven surfaces or heavy objects knocking together.

がっぽがっぽ describes the act of raking in a massive amount of money or profit effortlessly.

Acquiring a surprisingly large amount of money or items all at once.

Describes something excessively loose or oversized, money rolling in abundantly, or liquids gushing and sloshing vigorously.

Garangaran is an onomatopoeic word that represents the loud, repetitive clanging or ringing sound of a large metal bell being shaken.

シャカシャカ describes a light, dry rustling or rattling sound, typically from synthetic fabrics like nylon rubbing together or small objects being shaken.

ギシギシ (gishigishi) describes a harsh creaking or squeaking sound from friction, or the state of being densely packed and pressured.

A clear, single metallic chiming or dinging sound.

じいじい is a sound word for the continuous sizzling of fat or meat, the chirring of cicadas, or the steady buzzing of a machine.

The high-pitched, repetitive jingling sound of a small bell, such as a bicycle bell or a wind chime.

The light clicking sound of a small button or the action of pressing it.

Represents the deep creaking or groaning sound of solid objects, particularly wood or structural elements, straining under heavy weight or pressure.

プチッ describes the light clicking sound of a small button, the sudden snap of a thin thread, or the appearance of a small protrusion like a pimple.

The buzzing sound of a wrong answer buzzer or a short, loud car horn.

The hissing or whistling sound of steam escaping from a boiling kettle.

カーンカーン is a mimetic word (onomatopoeia) for a loud, sharp, and resonant clanging or ringing sound of metal.