Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds

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.

Mimics the heavy, sudden sound of a large object or person hitting the floor with a thud.

The loud sound of gunfire or a casual term for a shootout and intense conflict.

Batabata describes a state of being frantically busy and flustered, or the physical sound of heavy flapping, clattering footsteps, or things falling in quick succession.

A loud, heavy sound of impact, such as a door slamming or someone falling flat.

Represents light, sharp, repeated sounds like a crackling fire, clapping hands, or the visual action of blinking.

A historical Japanese colloquial term for the atomic bomb.

Describes the sound or visual of a single, distinct drop of liquid falling.

This word describes a loud crunching or scratching sound, a very hard texture, or an unhealthily thin, bony body.

Sawasawa describes a soft, gentle rustling sound, such as leaves in the wind or the rubbing of soft fabric.

Describes the loud, clattering sound and rough action of rummaging through hard or heavy items.

Represents the sudden, heavy, and wet sound of something soft hitting a solid surface or being crushed.

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

Describes the heavy, dull sound or abrupt movement of a solid object shifting, colliding, or falling.

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

The sound of a sudden, heavy downpour of rain or rushing water.

ザックザク describes the heavy, rhythmic crunching sound of forceful footsteps on surfaces like gravel or deep snow.

A heavy, roaring sound of rushing water, strong winds, or heavy footsteps, as well as the command 'whoa' to calm a horse.

ドシン (doshin) represents the deep, heavy thud made when a massive object falls, lands, or collides with something.

Describes the heavy, dull impact or sound of a massive object or a person collapsing helplessly to the ground.

The sound of panting or breathing heavily, usually from physical exertion or excitement.

Describes the dull sound of something relatively bulky or heavy falling and hitting a surface.

Bicha-bicha describes the messy sound of splashing in shallow water or the uncomfortable state of being soaking wet.

ポン describes a light, resonant sound like a pop or a gentle tap, and is also used as an affectionate nickname suffix.

Kutsukutsu describes the low sound of stifled chuckling deep in the throat, or the gentle sound of a liquid simmering on low heat.

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

A cheerful interjection like 'Ta-da!' for surprises, or a loud clashing sound like a cymbal.

The loud, sharp sound of hard objects like glass, ceramics, or metal shattering or colliding.

ガツン (gatsun) represents the sound or feeling of a hard, forceful impact, and is commonly used figuratively for giving a stern reprimand or describing a strong, punchy flavor.

A heavy, dull sound produced when a large or heavy object falls, lands, or collides.

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.

The sound and action of vigorously scrubbing or rubbing something hard.

A mimetic word for the loud, heavy sound of footsteps or a crowd of people barging in noisily.

ぶんぶん describes a continuous loud buzzing or humming sound made by insects or engines, as well as the action of vigorously swinging or shaking something.

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

This word describes the loud, heavy, and ungraceful sound of footsteps.

The light, crisp sound of something long, thin, and hard snapping cleanly in two.

The loud, howling sound of a fierce wind, or the sound of heavy wheezing.

ゼーゼー describes a harsh, raspy sound of labored breathing, caused by either extreme physical exhaustion or a respiratory illness.

カツカツ is an onomatopoeia for a dry, sharp clicking or clopping sound, such as hard-soled shoes or animal hooves striking a hard surface.

The sound or manner of speaking unclearly, mumbling, or muttering so it is hard to understand.

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

かたり (katari) or カタン (katan) describes a single, light clattering, clicking, or thunking sound, like a latch engaging or a small object falling.

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.

The sound made by a sheep or goat.