Ever heard something fall hard onto the ground?
Or felt the floor shake when someone collapsed?
That’s when the Japanese sound “Doshin” (どしん) comes in —
a heavy, loud, one-time crash or thud.
Let’s listen to how it sounds:
What is “Doshin” (どしん)?
“Doshin” is a Japanese onomatopoeia used to describe a single, loud, and heavy noise — like something big falling or crashing.
It expresses:
- A large object hitting the ground
- Someone collapsing with force
- A strong, sudden thump that startles the room
Pronunciation
do-shin
(Short and strong. Say it like a punch — sudden and loud.)
Categories
Sound
What Does “Doshin” Look Like?
It looks like a heavy box falling off a shelf.
Like a large person fainting onto the floor.
Like a tree trunk slamming down.
How Do You Say It?
Say it with impact:
DOSHIN!
Just one moment — but with a huge effect.
Examples in Daily Life
Example 1: Heavy fall
He slipped on the ice and landed hard —
doshin!
Example 2: Box dropping
The delivery box fell off the counter —
doshin! — and everything inside scattered.
Cultural Note
In English, you might say:
- “Thud”
- “Crash”
- “Bang”
But doshin gives you that instant heaviness —
you almost feel the floor tremble.
Often used in manga or anime when something big falls or someone faints dramatically.
Watch & Feel the “Doshin!” World!
Feel the “Doshin!” — Sumo Wrestling
Try Using It!
Next time you hear a loud, heavy crash,
say it with power:
Doshin!!
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