When you’re freezing cold, scared out of your wits, or something is shaking with a buzz — the Japanese onomatopoeia “Buru Buru” might be just what you need!
What is “Buru Buru”?
“Buru Buru” is a Japanese onomatopoeia used to describe a trembling or shivering motion.
It can be used for people, animals, objects — anything that’s quivering from fear, cold, excitement, or vibration!
Pronunciation
boo-roo boo-roo
Categories
Movement / Sound
Examples in Daily Life
Example 1: Feeling Cold
I forgot my coat and was standing at the bus stop, buru buru from the freezing wind!
Example 2: Scared of Ghosts
He walked into the haunted house and started buru buru shaking with fear.
Example 3: A Shaky Smartphone
My phone started buru buru buzzing in my pocket — I thought it was a ghost!
Cultural Note
In Japanese cartoons and manga, characters often say “buru buru” out loud when they’re scared or cold,
sometimes even with lines drawn to show their whole body shaking.
It’s a very expressive sound — just saying it makes you feel a little cold or nervous (in a fun way)!
How Do You Say It？
It looks fun on the page, but how does it sound?
Let’s say it together — press play and listen!
What Does “Buru Buru” Look Like?
Some words aren’t just sounds — they tremble even in letters.
Let your eyes follow these shivering shapes: “Buru Buru.”
Watch & Feel the Buru Buru World!
To truly understand buru buru, watch these moments that capture that trembling vibe:
Freezing Dogs in Snow
These dogs are not actually buru buru in the snow — and so cute!
Haunted House Reactions
Watch they walk in brave and come out buru buru!
Try Using It!
Next time you’re chilly, creeped out, or even just feeling your phone buzz — say “Buru Buru!”
It’s a fun and expressive way to capture that shivery moment!
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