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Giongo: Object and Nature Sounds
GIONGO / 擬音語
Giongo describes sounds from objects and nature, such as water, wind, machines, impacts, and other audible events. Browse the inventory below to compare short meanings, categories, and available examples. Page 8 of 8.
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Giongo describes sounds from objects and nature, such as water, wind, machines, impacts, and other audible events.
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がちり
gachiri
Represents a heavy, solid clanking sound made by metal objects or mechanisms locking firmly.
ボコッ
boko
The hollow sound of a blunt impact, or the sudden appearance of a gaping hole, prominent dent, or bulge.
ドクッ
doku
ドクッ describes the sound or sensation of a single heavy thump, most commonly a strong palpitation of the heart due to shock.
ピッ
pi
ピッ is an onomatopoeia that represents a short, sharp electronic beep or blip.
ピチャッ
picha
ピチャッ describes the short, sharp sound of a small splash of liquid or a quick, slightly wet smack.
ピシャン
pishan
ピシャン is an onomatopoeia describing a sharp, quick sound of a slap, a splat, or a light slam.
ピュッ
pyu
ピュッ describes the sudden sound or action of a liquid spurting out forcefully, or a small object or gust of wind zipping by swiftly.
カチャッ
kacha
Represents a light, sharp, and short clicking sound made by small metal or plastic objects.
コポコポ
kopokopo
A light, pleasant sound of small bubbles rising or a thin liquid gently gurgling.
ペシッ
peshi
A sharp, relatively light smacking or slapping sound, usually made with an open hand or flat object.
パシッ
pashi
パシッ (pashi) describes the sharp, dry, and abrupt sound of a physical impact, a slap, or a rigid object snapping.
くちゅくちゅ
kuchukuchu
A mimetic word representing the light sound of liquid swishing or sloshing in a small space.
ざわざわ
zawazawa
Zawazawa describes the murmuring sound of a crowd, rustling leaves, or a feeling of unease and chills.
ゴーゴー
googoo
A loud, continuous roaring or rumbling sound like strong wind or rushing water.
きんきん
kinkin
Describes a high-pitched, piercing sound or something that is freezing cold.
くんくん
kunkun
Kunkun describes the repetitive sound of sniffing to investigate a scent or the soft whining sound of a small animal.
じょろじょろ
jorojoro
The sound of liquid flowing or being poured continuously and at a steady pace.
どんちゃん
donchan
The sound of musical instruments played loudly or a raucous, noisy party atmosphere.