Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds

This word mimics the heavy, dull sound of hard, solid objects striking against each other repeatedly.

Represents a sharp, sudden, and loud impact sound like a forceful slap, a snapping string, or a static zap.

Represents the repetitive, heavy sound of large footsteps or objects thudding against the floor.

The dull, heavy sound of a solid object striking a surface or falling.

Describes a sharp whistling sound made by strong wind or a fast-moving object whizzing through the air.

Describes the heavy, forceful flapping of large wings or the vigorous, continuous action of cutting things down.

Expresses the loud, heavy splashing sound of a large volume of moving water, such as strong waves crashing or a person forcefully wading through deep water.

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.

ばちゃん (bachan) represents a loud, heavy splashing sound, typically caused by a relatively large object falling into water.

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.

A short, sharp splash of water or the click of a camera shutter.

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.