_Sound-based– category –
This category focuses on onomatopoeia that imitate real sounds.
Japanese turns sound itself into language.
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What’s the Difference Between “Gasa Gasa” and “Kasa Kasa” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Koro Koro” and “Goro Goro” in Japanese?
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What Is “Bachin”? The Japanese Sound of a Sharp, Striking Slap
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What Is “Musha Musha”? The Japanese Sound of Eating Heartily
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What Is “Dokan”? The Japanese Sound of a Heavy, Sudden Impact
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What Is “Zabun”? The Japanese Sound of Water Splashing with a Solid Impact
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What’s the Difference Between “Kari Kari” and “Gari Gari” in Japanese?
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Is There a Word for That Heart-Pounding Feeling? Try Saying It in One Word
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What Does “Flap Flap” or “Rushing Around” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Busy Motion!
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What Does “Click” or “Clank” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Mechanical Action & Anticipation!
