Japanese sound words
and beyond
Explore onomatopoeia —
tiny sounds full of meaning
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・Updated Quiz for Mayー May 01
・Added May storyー May 01
・Updated Tea Time Columns ー Mar 29
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Quiz for
May (Satsuki)
Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
Recent Posts
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What Is “Kyaa”? The Japanese Sound of a High-Pitched Scream of Surprise or Excitement
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What Is “Batan”? The Japanese Sound of a Heavy, Sudden Drop
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What Is “Baku Baku”? The Japanese Sound of Eager Eating and a Racing Heart
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What Is “Gogogo”? The Japanese Sound of Intense Presence and Approaching Power
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What’s the Difference Between “Gasa Gasa” and “Kasa Kasa” in Japanese?
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What Is “Dokyun”? The Japanese Sound of a Heart-Piercing Impact
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