Entry
ゴーゴー
googoo
A loud, continuous roaring or rumbling sound like strong wind or rushing water.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word describes a heavy, low-pitched, and powerful sound that resonates in the surroundings, typical of natural forces or large moving objects.
- Roaring sound of natural elements (wind, water)
- Rumbling sound of large machinery or vehicles
Sense Map
Nature & Weather
The sound of a gale, storm, or a massive amount of water rushing down.
風がゴーゴーと吹く
Machinery & Vehicles
The heavy, powerful sound produced by large engines or fast-moving heavy trains.
列車がゴーゴーと走り去る
Usage Note
How to Use
ゴーゴーと
Acts as an adverb to describe the loud, roaring nature of an action.
ゴーゴー鳴る
How to Use
Common Phrases
ゴーゴーと鳴る
to roar / to rumble
ゴーゴーと流れる
to flow with a roar
ゴーゴーと吹き荒れる
to blow violently
ゴーゴーと走り抜ける
to roar past / to speed through
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Weather | serious/intense | Conveys the intimidating power of nature. |
| Transportation | neutral | Describes the physical weight and speed of a heavy vehicle. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ざーざー ざーざー / similar | Specifically for the sound of heavy rainfall hitting a surface. | Gougou focuses on the roaring air or massive water flow, not the sound of raindrops. | 雨がザーザー降る |
ごろごろ ごろごろ / contrast | For the sound of rolling thunder or large heavy objects rolling. | Gougou is a steady, continuous roar, whereas Gorogoro is often intermittent or rhythmic. | 雷がゴロゴロ鳴る |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using 'gougou' for a light breeze.
Use 'soyosoyo' for gentle wind. 'Gougou' is only for roaring gale-force winds.
Using 'gougou' for a humming refrigerator.
Use 'buun' for small mechanical hums. 'Gougou' is for heavy industrial-scale noise.
Examples
Examples
外では風がゴーゴーと吹き荒れている。
そとではかぜがゴーゴーとふきあれている。
Outside, the wind is roaring violently.
LiteralDescribes the strength of a storm wind.
滝の水がゴーゴーと音を立てて落ちている。
たきのみずがゴーゴーとおとをたてておちている。
The waterfall is falling with a loud roaring sound.
VisualEmphasizes the massive volume of water.
重い貨物列車がゴーゴーと目の前を通り過ぎた。
おもいかもつれっしゃがゴーゴーとめまえを通りすぎた。
A heavy freight train roared past right in front of me.
LiteralUsed for heavy machinery or metal friction sounds.
ダムから水がゴーゴーと放流されている。
ダムからみずがゴーゴーとほうりゅうされている。
Water is being discharged from the dam with a roar.
VisualShows a powerful sight of water release.
冬の夜、暖炉の火がゴーゴーと燃えていた。
ふゆのよる、だんろのひがゴーゴーともえていた。
On a winter night, the fire in the fireplace was roaring.
FigurativeIndicates a very large and strongly blazing fire.
Similar Words
ザーザー
zaazaa
The continuous sound of heavy rain pouring down, forcefully rushing water, or white noise from an electronic device. Specifically for the sound of heavy rainfall hitting a surface. Gougou focuses on the roaring air or massive water flow, not the sound of raindrops.
ゴロゴロ
gorogoro
A word representing a heavy rumbling sound, a large object rolling, lounging around idly, or a gritty feeling in the eyes. For the sound of rolling thunder or large heavy objects rolling. Gougou is a steady, continuous roar, whereas Gorogoro is often intermittent or rhythmic.
Questions
Can I use 'gougou' for a crowd of people?
No, 'gougou' is for inanimate sounds like wind or machines. For a noisy crowd, 'waya-waya' is better.
Is 'gougou' used for snoring?
No, for snoring, the word is 'guuguu' (with long vowels but different meaning) or 'guu-guu'.
Does it have a negative connotation?
Not necessarily, but it often implies something loud and potentially overwhelming.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 913744249
- Source
- Internal
- Source URL
- goiryoku.com/onomatopoeia/gougou/
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- English
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