_Sound-based– category –
This category focuses on onomatopoeia that imitate real sounds.
Japanese turns sound itself into language.
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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!
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What Does “Rumbling” or “Lounging Around” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Rolling Sounds & Relaxed States!
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What Does “Gulp Gulp” or “Drinking Deeply” Sound Like in Japanese? Let’s Dive into Refreshing Sips!
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What Is “Puchi Puchi”? The Japanese Sound of Tiny Pops and Bursting Texture
