_Sound-based– category –
This category focuses on onomatopoeia that imitate real sounds.
Japanese turns sound itself into language.
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What Is “Puhaa”? The Japanese Exclamation After a Refreshing Drink
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What’s the Difference Between “Pachi!” and “Pacchiri” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Kachi!” and “Kacchiri” in Japanese?
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What Is “Pachi!”? The Japanese Sound of a Quick Snap or Pop
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What Is “Kachi!”? The Japanese Sound of Something Clicking Securely Into Place
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What Is “Oi!”? A Friendly Japanese Call to Get Someone’s Attention
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What Is “Chirin”? The Japanese Sound of a Gentle Bell
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What Is “Shaka Shaka”? The Japanese Sound of Light, Rhythmic Shaking
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What Is “Wai Wai”? The Japanese Sound of Happy, Lively Fun
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What Is “Goso Goso”? The Japanese Sound of Rustling Around and Searching
