Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds

The loud, continuous, and heavy sound of thick solid objects (like wood, ice, or large structures) cracking, splintering, or ripping apart under immense pressure.

A short exhalation of air representing a dismissive scoff, a quick puff of breath, or something disappearing suddenly.

どっぴゅ is an onomatopoeia for liquid being forcefully and suddenly ejected or spurted out.

The light, slightly hard, and blunt sound of a small or lightweight object making an impact.

ぴゅう describes the sharp whistling or swooshing sound of something moving rapidly through the air.

Represents the loud, resonant, and impactful sound of a massive or heavy object hitting the ground forcefully, or a person collapsing.

ピチャリ is a Japanese onomatopoeia for a light, sharp splashing sound or the crisp sound of a slap or whip.

ぴちゃん (pichan) represents the sound of a small splash of water or a light, sharp slap.

This word describes a heavy, dull, or metallic sound made by a solid object falling, shifting, or hitting a surface.

Represents short, rhythmic hissing or friction sounds like spraying a bottle, brushing teeth, or a steam engine chugging.

Doshiri describes the blunt, resounding thud made when a massive or heavy object falls and hits a surface.

A word that describes the sound or state of a heavy object falling, or a person dropping their body weight heavily when sitting down.

A word that describes the loud cracking or ripping sound of stiff materials, as well as a sharp and stylish way of dressing.

ぽちゃり is the gentle, light splashing sound made when a small object falls into water.

ぶるん describes the sudden sound of an engine starting (vroom) or a single, forceful shaking movement.

Describes the heavy sound or motion of a large object plunging into water or tumbling down a river.

A drawn-out squeak or creak followed immediately by a dull thump.

パカパカ is an onomatopoeia describing the rhythmic clip-clop sound of horse hooves, or a noun referring to a clamshell flip phone.

とくとく (tokutoku) is an onomatopoeia for the rhythmic, gurgling sound of liquid being poured from a narrow opening.

とん (ton) represents a single, light tapping, knocking, or gentle bumping sound.

Zabun describes a loud, heavy splashing sound caused by a large object plunging into water or a powerful wave crashing.

Represents the sharp sound of a forceful smack, or the figurative act of doing something decisively and perfectly.

A momentary rustling or rummaging sound, like reaching into a bag or a sudden movement in bushes.

Gasari represents a single, distinct rustling or rummaging sound, and is also used as slang for a police search.

A single, sharp, and dry sound of a snap, crack, or click.

ボキボキ is a heavy cracking or snapping sound, such as cracking one's knuckles or breaking thick branches.

The gentle sound of strumming a stringed instrument or playing a light piano note.

Katakoto describes the light, dry, rhythmic sound of hard objects striking against one another, such as footsteps in hard shoes, hooves, or small clattering components.

A quick, sharp sound of spitting something out of the mouth.

Describes the sound of repeated hitting, or doing something vigorously and without holding back.

This word mimics the sound of a camera shutter clicking or a light splash of water.

Describes loud, heavy banging noises, typically from objects falling, chaotic movement, or physical struggles.

ポトン (poton) represents the light, brief sound of a small object or a single drop of liquid falling and hitting a surface.

ブルルン is an onomatopoeia for the loud rumbling of a revving engine or an animal vigorously shaking its body.

An electronic beeping sound or a small, rapid, repetitive twitching movement.

A sudden wet sound, such as a loud, juicy kiss or a quick squirt of liquid.

ビュンビュン describes a strong, continuous whooshing or whizzing sound made by something moving very quickly through the air.

The sound or action of something moving suddenly and swiftly through the air.

Ponpoko is a Japanese expression for a comical, hollow drumming sound, or to describe a round, bulging stomach from eating too much.

Describes the squishy, wet sound of soft, watery matter moving or splashing.

A loud, flat noise such as an electronic buzzer, a car honk, or the sound for an incorrect answer.

ペッペッ represents the sound or action of repeatedly spitting something out of the mouth.

レロレロ describes slurred, inarticulate, or indistinct speech caused by a lack of tongue control, typically from heavy intoxication or exhaustion.

The sound of a hard, elongated object cleanly snapping or breaking.

Represents the state of something fitting snugly into a space or the clean 'pop' sound of being swiftly pulled out.

A light splashing sound made when a small object hits liquid or shallow water is disturbed.

A sudden, single clunking or clacking sound made by a light, hard object shifting or falling.

The sound of clashing swords or the state of a chaotic, messy brawl.