Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds

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.

Describes the rhythmic sound of munching on something crunchy or the action of lightly scratching.

ジャカジャカ describes the loud, energetic strumming of stringed instruments, or a noisy sound that continues relentlessly.

Jabajaba represents the loud sound of water or liquid splashing vigorously.

It describes the sound or action of two objects, usually heads, lightly bumping into each other.

The dramatic sound of a gunshot or laser firing.

Describes the sound or action of liquid spurting or gushing out forcefully.

Describes a heavy, harsh grinding or creaking sound, such as forcefully gritting one's teeth or a rigid object groaning under strain.

Mimics a sharp, sudden metallic clank or the mechanical click of a latch or lock engaging.

A heavy, dull thud sound made when a large object is dropped or someone collapses suddenly.