_Sound-based– category –
This category focuses on onomatopoeia that imitate real sounds.
Japanese turns sound itself into language.
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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
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What’s the Difference Between “Shiwa Shiwa,” “Shina Shina,” and “Kasa Kasa” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Gatsu Gatsu” and “Musha Musha” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Ufufu” and “Kusu” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Shaki Shaki” and “Pari Pari” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between Zawa Zawa, Gaya Gaya, and Wai Wai in Japanese?
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What Is “Buchu!”? The Japanese Sound of an Over-the-Top Kiss
