Japanese sound words
and beyond
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tiny sounds full of meaning
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Quiz for
February (Kisaragi)
Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
Recent Posts
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What Does “Staggering” or “About to Collapse” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Unsteady Movement!
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What Is “Garan”? The Japanese Sound of Emptiness Echoing in Space
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What Does “A Total Mess” or “All Jumbled Up” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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What Is “Gata!”? The Japanese Sound of a Sudden Shift or Dislodged Object
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What Does “Crisp” or “Smoothly” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Texture & Flow!
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What Is “Doshi Doshi”? The Japanese Sound of Strong, Heavy Footsteps
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