Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds

The sound or action of many heavy objects falling, being thrown down, or arriving in rapid succession.

The sharp sound or action of a flat slap, a wet splat, or forcefully shutting something.

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.

どさっと is the heavy, dull thud of a bulky object, a large quantity of something, or a person falling or being dropped all at once.

Describes the light sound of a flat object closing or something stopping abruptly.

The light sound of air passing through a small gap, or a soft, rhythmic sound while breathing.

A word representing high-pitched repeated sounds like beeps or chirps, as well as figurative states like having diarrhea, being broke, or being a novice.

ざぶざぶ describes the heavy, vigorous sound of a large amount of water splashing or sloshing.

A single, slightly dull sound made when an object sinks into water or a single bubble floats up to the surface.

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.

The loud sound of hard objects crashing, breaking, or clanking.

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.

A word describing the heavy sound of an object bumping, a mechanical jolt, or a sudden sharp decline.

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

ガン (gan) describes a heavy, solid impact sound or doing something severely, such as hitting or scolding.

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.

ずしずし represents the heavy, ground-shaking sound and vibration of continuous heavy footfalls or repeated impacts.

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

しゃりしゃり describes the light crunching sound and crisp, icy, or watery texture of foods like apples and shaved ice, as well as the light scraping sound of thin, hard objects.

The sound and motion of light, flat objects like flags or cloth repeatedly flapping in the wind.

It describes light, repetitive sounds like flapping, pitter-patter footsteps, or tasks being completed in quick succession.

Represents the light, sharp sound of a flat object closing, or something abruptly coming to a stop.

The wet sound of eating or lapping up liquids, or the sound of people chatting noisily and continuously.

Describes the heavy, continuous sound and motion of a large amount of liquid being poured, running, or spilling.

Kusun and gusun describe the sound of a short intake of breath through the nose, typical of soft crying or having a runny nose.

グー represents the sound of an empty stomach growling from hunger, a constricted gulping sound, or the non-mimetic meaning of a fist or rock in rock-paper-scissors.

どん (don) describes a heavy thud or loud boom, and is often used figuratively to mean landing 'exactly' on target or adopting a bold, steady attitude.

A sudden, complete change, or the loud clatter of flinging open a door.

A soft, lingering whooshing or swishing sound, or the sensation of something spreading slowly through the air.

Dokan represents the loud bang of a massive explosion or a heavy, forceful impact.

Represents the sound of a light smack, most commonly associated with spanking a child's bottom, or the plunking sound of a shamisen.

A sudden, heavy clanging sound or the firm locking of hard objects.

Describes the distinct sound or action of swallowing liquid or food down the throat.

The sound or action of swallowing liquid or saliva in a single gulp.

The sound of drinking liquid continuously in large, vigorous gulps.

A word that describes a heavy clunking sound or a sudden, drastic drop in state.

Describes a light popping or springing sound, or the brisk action of effortlessly tossing, kicking, or hitting something so it flies through the air.

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

グーグー is the loud snoring sound made during deep sleep or the rumbling sound of a hungry stomach.

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

グースカ describes the state of sleeping deeply and soundly, often accompanied by heavy breathing or loud snoring.

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.