Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds

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.

グチャリ is an onomatopoeia for the heavy, wet sound of a soft object suddenly being crushed or hitting a surface.

どてん (doten) describes the dull, heavy sound or action of something substantial falling, collapsing, or landing with a thud.

A high-pitched squeaking or squealing sound caused by friction, such as a slipping engine belt, tires, or skis on snow.

Alternately sucking in and blowing out air to cool down piping hot food in one's mouth.

A word describing a light bouncing tap, things progressing in quick succession, speaking unreservedly, or a child's tummy.

Describes a sudden, sharp sound made when biting into something hard or when a hard object scrapes against a surface.

バン is an onomatopoeia for a single, loud, and sharp noise, such as a slamming door, a gunshot, or a strong strike against a hard surface.

パキッ represents the sharp, crisp, and high-pitched sound made when something hard but relatively thin or brittle snaps cleanly.

Describes speaking in a breathy or muffled way, often like an elderly person without teeth or someone speaking with a full mouth.

The rhythmic clanging sound of a hammer or metal striking metal.

チュパチュパ describes the wet, repetitive sound of sucking or licking something, like a baby sucking a pacifier or someone licking a lollipop.

A sharp ding or ping sound of an electronic device, or a sudden realization and lightbulb moment.

A sharp sound or state of a tense thin object snapping, communication abruptly disconnecting, or a tiny sharp prick.

Bikibiki describes a sharp, continuous cracking sound or the visual sensation of blood vessels bulging due to extreme, suppressed anger.

The light, crisp sound of a camera shutter clicking.

A light tapping or popping sound, or doing an action casually without hesitation.

A sound word representing a two-tone doorbell chime or the 'ding-dong' of a correct answer.

ベリベリ describes the loud, rough sound of peeling off strong adhesives like duct tape, wallpaper, or Velcro.

キーン (kiin) describes a high-pitched, shrill ringing sound (like ears ringing) or a sudden, sharp pain from cold (like brain freeze).

パーン represents a loud, sharp, and sudden explosive sound, such as a gunshot or a balloon popping.

ゴキュゴキュ represents the loud, heavy sound made when swallowing liquid in big, vigorous gulps.

The sound of something whizzing by swiftly, or completing an action effortlessly in a flash.

Represents the sound of repeatedly and lightly slapping, tapping, or smacking a surface, often skin.

Describes the loud, heavy, and thudding sound of someone walking forcefully, often conveying anger or clumsiness.

スンスン is a mimetic word (onomatopoeia) for the light, repeated sound of sniffling, holding back tears, or lightly sniffing the air.

A playful phrase representing the action of swishing water in the mouth and spitting it out, commonly used with children.

ドドン (dodon) describes a heavy, loud, and resonant sound, such as an explosion, a large drum beating, or a massive object crashing.

This word represents a sudden, loud, and resonating impact or explosive noise.

The sound and action of forcefully peeling off something firmly stuck (like tape or Velcro) in a single quick motion.

Describes the dull sound of a hard impact, particularly a head forcefully bumping into something.

A comical 'pow' sound effect used when pretend-punching or playfully poking someone.

コトリ represents a quiet, crisp, and light sound, such as a small object making contact with a surface or a delicate tap.

The loud, continuous noise of a machine such as a hairdryer or drill.

The dull, heavy sound of a weighty object dropping or falling onto a surface.

The sound of a light tap, gentle bump, or a playful bonk on a hard surface.

The heavy sound of forceful snipping or cutting thick materials with scissors.

The rhythmic clip-clop sound of horse hooves.

The classic Japanese sound effect used to signal the appearance of a traditional ghost.

The light sound of a small object dropping into water or liquid sloshing gently.