_Sound-based– category –
This category focuses on onomatopoeia that imitate real sounds.
Japanese turns sound itself into language.
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What Is “Pori Pori”? The Japanese Sound of Crunching and Scratching
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What Is “Doon”? The Japanese Sound of a Big Impact or Sudden Appearance
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What Sound Do Lions Make in Japanese? Meet the Powerful “Gaoo!” of the Japanese Lion!
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What Is “Shaki Shaki”? The Japanese Sound of Crispness and Lively Action
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What Is “Biri Biri”? The Japanese Sound of Tearing or Electric Shock
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What Is “Pari Pari”? The Japanese Sound of Light, Crisp Crunching
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What Is “Shito Shito”? The Japanese Sound of Gentle, Continuous Rain
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What Sound Do Flogs Make in Japanese? The Froggy Voices of Japan
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What Is “Shiku Shiku”? The Japanese Sound of Quiet, Lingering Pain or Soft Crying
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What Sound Do Horses Make in Japanese? Meet the Spirited “Hihiin!” of the Japanese Horse!
