Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds

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.

A sound word describing a loud, sharp impact such as a door slamming shut or a dish breaking.

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

Describes the sound or action of drinking large amounts of liquid vigorously and repeatedly.

A word describing a loud rattling or clattering sound, or a state where a place is strikingly empty of people.

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.

Describes the sound or state of a very deep sleep (often with snoring) or a rumbling stomach due to hunger.

The sound made by swishing liquid around inside the mouth while rinsing or gargling.

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

A light repeated sound such as knocking on a door, a dry cough, or a fox's yelp.

Gosogoso is an onomatopoeia for a dry, continuous rustling sound, typically made when someone is rummaging through a pocket, bag, or dry leaves.

The heavy, wet sound of a large amount of liquid bubbling, gurgling, or mixing with air.

A word representing a heavy rumbling sound, a large object rolling, lounging around idly, or a gritty feeling in the eyes.

This word describes a heavy crunching sound like walking on gravel, the act of rough cutting, or a figurative abundance of money and treasure.

A Japanese hot pot dish where thin slices of meat are quickly swished in hot broth, or the sound and action of doing so.

じゃあじゃあ describes the loud and continuous sound of a large volume of water gushing or pouring out.

Represents the loud sound of splashing water vigorously, or the reckless and generous use of liquids or money.

Describes a gritty texture or the crunchy sound of small, hard particles like sand or gravel.

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

A mimetic word representing the sound of a light kiss, a mouse's squeak, or slurping liquid.

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

The sound or appearance of walking with light, small steps.

A light tapping sound, things proceeding smoothly, or a break-even state.

A word that mimics the sound and feeling of a fast-beating heart due to nervousness, excitement, or fear.

Describes the loud noise of heavy footsteps running around, or a state of frantic, chaotic panic.

A mimetic word for the noisy sound of a large group of people moving or walking together.

An onomatopoeia describing the sound of large objects flapping or a dry, coarse, and untidy state, especially of hair.

バリバリ describes doing something with intense energy and force, such as working highly effectively, tearing things roughly, or eating hard food with a loud crunch.

A word describing a short, sharp sound like a snap or crackle, or the sudden action of eyes snapping wide open.

Describes a crisp, crunchy texture or sound, as well as the stiff feel of brand-new bills or starched shirts.

パンパン describes a sharp, dry sound like clapping or popping, as well as the state of being stuffed or filled to the point of bursting.

Biribiri describes the loud sound of vigorously ripping paper or the sharp sensation of an electric shock.

Pishari describes a sharp slapping or splashing sound, a door slamming, or a flat, abrupt refusal.

The sound of blowing to cool something hot, heavy panting, or struggling with a hard task.

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

The sound of a solid object dropping into water or a deep hole.

ボリボリ describes the loud, coarse sound of munching on crunchy food, or the sound of vigorously scratching an itch.

Describes the sound or appearance of liquid continuously falling in distinct drops.

Describes a clean snap of a hard object, or an exact amount with nothing extra added.

Gangan describes a loud, repetitive clanging sound, a severe throbbing headache, or performing an action with intense energy.

ゴツン describes the solid, dull thud of two hard objects striking each other, like bumping one's head.

The continuous sound of heavy rain pouring down, forcefully rushing water, or white noise from an electronic device.

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

The wet sound of slurping liquids, sucking saliva, or sniffling a runny nose.

A heavy thud or deep impact, either physical (like a falling object) or psychological.