Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds

Describes the harsh clattering sound of hard objects hitting together, or a highly messy and disorganized state.

A word that describes the vigorous sound of water splashing or the repeated clicking of a camera shutter.

A mimetic word representing the sound of a cough, ranging from a heavy, deep cough (gohogoho) to a light, dry cough (kohokoho).

The zooming or whizzing sound of something moving at an extremely high speed.

シャキーン represents a sharp, resonant metallic sound like drawing a sword, or the act of suddenly striking a confident pose.

Describes the sound or sensation of a single, heavy heartbeat.

Represents the sound or action of a heavy, wet, or phlegmy cough.

Gusugusu describes the sound of sniffling or a stuffy nose due to a cold, allergies, or crying.

The sound or action of gulping a drink or swallowing heavily.

カシャリ depicts a single, crisp clicking sound, typically of a camera shutter or a small mechanical part.

Describes the brief sound of paper or cloth tearing, or a sudden, momentary sensation like a mild electric shock.

A word describing a quick, sharp movement or a swishing sound.

The audible sound of a single, heavy swallow.

Shuwashuwa describes the fizzy sound and sensation of carbonated bubbles, or the airy, melt-in-the-mouth texture of certain foods.

ジョリジョリ describes the harsh, scraping sound or the scratchy sensation of rubbing against a rough surface, typically like shaving a beard or touching sandpaper.

ペリペリ describes the light, continuous sound and action of peeling off a thin adhesive or tearing along a perforated line.

プー (puu) represents a flat, sustained sound of air or gas being expelled, such as a toot, honk, or puff.

しゅるしゅる describes a light, continuous friction sound, such as silk rustling, a snake slithering, or a rope smoothly unraveling.

ピロピロ refers to a blowout party horn or the playful fluttering sound it makes when blown.

Describes the sound of steam puffing out, or the physical sensation of one's body radiating heat.

Describes the sound of repeated, light but sharp smacking, slapping, or snapping.

Represents a light, rhythmic tapping or hollow sound, often from typing, and is also used as a slang term.

ぽっぽ (poppo) describes the sound or sight of puffing smoke, the physical sensation of radiating body heat, or serves as a childish word for a train or pigeon.

シュッシュッポッポ is an onomatopoeia for the rhythmic chugging and puffing sound of a steam locomotive.

The sharp sound of a forceful slap or two surfaces shutting tightly together with a bang.

Describes the swooshing or whizzing sound of something moving rapidly through the air.

シャー is a Japanese onomatopoeia for a sharp hissing sound, such as an angry cat, a pressurized spray of water, or intense sizzling in a pan.

This word represents a sudden, sharp, high-pitched screech, squeak, or squeal.

Describes a harsh grinding or grating sound like gnashing teeth, or the act of pulling and binding something extremely tightly.

ジューッ is a Japanese onomatopoeia for the sharp sizzling or hissing sound made when food or liquid hits a very hot surface.

The sound of escaping steam or gas, or a fast-moving object cutting through the air.

Represents a light, quick, and rhythmic tapping sound, such as rapid typing or swift footsteps.

バチコーン is an onomatopoeia for a loud, dramatic, and forceful smacking or thwapping sound, often comical.

A low, heavy, continuous rumbling or booming sound, like thunder or large drums.

Describes the sound of groaning, huffing, and puffing when someone is straining or exhausted from extreme physical exertion or hardship.

Describes a light, clear, and high-pitched metallic clinking sound.

The heavy sound of something flat falling with a thud, or an action coming to a sudden, complete stop.

Mimics a rhythmic, repetitive squeaking or creaking sound, typically produced by unlubricated or rusty metal parts.

パリン (parin) is the high-pitched sound of something thin, hard, and brittle like glass or ceramic cracking or shattering cleanly.

Describes a light thud or the sudden and complete cessation of an action.

ピーポー is an onomatopoeia for the alternating two-tone siren sound of Japanese ambulances and emergency vehicles.

The harsh crackling or snapping sound of fire and electricity, or the intense "sparks flying" of a fierce argument or rivalry.

ぱさり (pasari) describes the soft, light thud made when a dry or relatively light object like a book or paper falls or is placed down.

This term describes the sudden falling of bulky, non-metallic items like heavy cloth or stacks of paper, or the swift, clean cutting of something substantial in a single motion.

Goton describes the heavy, dull thumping or clanking sound of a solid, often metallic or wooden, object falling, shifting, or colliding.

Gatangoton represents the heavy, rhythmic clattering sound made by a train rolling along railway tracks.

A sound word representing a wet, heavy, and rhythmic suction or slurping noise.

The light, comical honking sound of a squeeze bulb horn or toy trumpet.