Japanese sound words
and beyond
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・Added Sound-born Names ー Nov 16
・Updated Tea Time Chats ー Nov 22
・Updated Quiz for December ー Nov 29
Have a look!
Quiz for
December (Shiwasu)
Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
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What Sound Do Pigs Make in Japanese? Meet the Snorting Charm of “Buu Buu”!
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What Is “Toro”? — A Delicious Sushi Name Born from a Sound Word
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What Is “Nita!”? — The Japanese Sound of a Creepy, Knowing Grin
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What’s the Difference Between “Kira!” and “Kira Kira” in Japanese?
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