Japanese sound words
and beyond
Explore onomatopoeia —
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 Is “Zoku Zoku”? The Japanese Sound of Chills or Excitement Running Down Your Spine
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What Is “Gyoro-ri”? The Japanese Sound of Sharp-Eyed Movement
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What Is “Zara Zara”? The Japanese Sound of Rough, Gritty Texture
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What Is “Gyaa”? The Japanese Sound of a Sharp, Sudden Scream
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What Is “Buku Buku”? The Japanese Sound of Bubbling or Swelling Up (…in Size!)
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What Is “Buwa!”? The Japanese Sound of Sudden Expansion, Emotion, or Movement
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