_Sound-based– category –
This category focuses on onomatopoeia that imitate real sounds.
Japanese turns sound itself into language.
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What Does a “Soft Chuckle” or “Laugh to Yourself” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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Meowth and Nyarth: How Languages Shape Pokémon Names
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What’s the Difference Between “Doki!” and “Dokkiri” in Japanese?
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What Does “Whisper” or “Secretive Murmurs” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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What Does “Chew” or “Nom Nom” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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What Does “Electric Shock” or “Tingling Zap” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Anime & Manga!
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What Is “Zaku Zaku”? The Crunchy, Gritty Sound of Snow, Sand, and Treasure
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What Is “Ton Ton”? The Soft Sound of a Light Knock or Tap
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What Is “Puku Puku”? The Sound of Bubbling or a Plump, Puffy Look
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What Is “Pon!”? The Japanese Sound of a Light Tap or a Sudden Pop
