_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 “Saku” and “Saku Saku” in Japanese?
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What Is “Gaya Gaya”? The Japanese Sound of Noisy, Chatty Crowds
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What Is “Doki!”? — The Japanese Sound of a Sudden Heart Jump
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What Is “Haa~”? The Japanese Sound of a Sigh — Relief, Disappointment, or Exhaustion
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What Is “Pii Pii”? The Japanese Sound of Chirping, Whistling, and Beeping
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What Is “Pachi Pachi”? The Japanese Sound of Clapping, Sparks, and Awakening
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What Is “Pecha Kucha”? The Japanese Sound of Lively Chatter
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What’s the Difference Between “Meso Meso” and “Shiku Shiku” in Japanese?
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What Is “Kara Kara”? The Japanese Sound of Dryness, Thirst, and Hollow Laughter
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What Is “Butsu Butsu”? The Japanese Sound of Muttering, Complaining, and Rough Texture
