A plate slips. A glass falls. A bike topples over.
And in that moment — Gashan! (がしゃん)
“Gashan” is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a loud, metallic or glassy crash,
often followed by scattered fragments or shocked silence.
Before we dive in, let’s hear how it sounds:
What is “Gashan” (がしゃん)?
“Gashan” describes:
- Shattering glass
- Metal crashing or clanging
- Hard things breaking noisily
It’s sudden, loud, and full of impact — often followed by surprise or regret.
Pronunciation
gah-shan!
(Sharp and abrupt — say it like a crash.)
Category
Sound
What Does “Gashan” Look Like?
It looks like glass flying in all directions.
Like a bicycle falling against a pole.
Like a dropped phone on tile floor.
How Do You Say It?
Say it with a burst:
Gashan!
Let it feel sudden — no warning.
Examples in Daily Life
Example 1: Dropping a plate
He turned too quickly —
and the plate slipped.
Gashan!
It shattered into pieces.
Example 2: Bike crash
The wind blew hard.
The bicycle fell over with a loud:
Gashan!!
Cultural Note
In English, you might say:
- “Crash!”
- “Smash!”
- “Clatter!”
But Gashan carries a metallic, sharp tone unique to Japanese sound words.
It’s used often in manga, anime, or real-life storytelling when something breaks dramatically.
Watch & Feel the “Gashan!” World!
Feel the “Gashan” — A Glossy Ball
Try Using It!
When something breaks, drops, or falls —
and you want to capture that vivid crash…
Try saying:
Gashan!!
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