Japanese sound words & beyond.
Explore onomatopoeia — little words full of meaning, and the rich world of expressions beyond words.
What’s New
Little updates from the Puni Puni world.
Recent Posts
New words, fresh perspectives, and tiny discoveries.
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What Is Yuuyake? More Than a Red Evening Sky
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What’s the Difference Between “Pori Pori” and “Bori Bori” in Japanese?
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オノマトペを知ると、世界の感じ方が変わる？
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Can Knowing Onomatopoeia Help Us See the World Through Another Language?
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What’s the Difference Between “Gyo!” and “Doki!” in Japanese?
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What’s the Difference Between “Yura Yura” and “Fuwa Fuwa” in Japanese?
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What Is “Bori Bori”? The Japanese Sound of Rough Crunching and Scratching
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What’s the Difference Between “Saku Saku” and “Zaku Zaku” in Japanese?
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A little sound. A little story. A new way to explore.
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Dictionary Perspective
A softer way to look at language.
Comparison Series
Similar words. Different little worlds.
Sound Words in Japanese Culture
Language, seasons, and everyday life.
Tea Time Columns
Take a breath. Stay for a little chat.
Words Explained Through Onomatopoeia
Explore meaning through little sound words.
Sound Candy Jar
Little expressions, full of flavor.
Creatures Cave
Meet the creatures of the Puni Puni world.
Almost Onomatopoeia!
Explore the edges of sound and meaning.
Quiz Library
Play, discover, and try something new.
Onomato-Bits
Small bites of language and discovery.
Japanese Month Library
Seasonal stories, one month at a time.
Onomatopoeia in the World
Listen beyond familiar borders.
Online Store
Little things to bring a little joy to your everyday.
Puni Puni Journal
Sample item · ¥800
Sound Word Cards
Sample item · ¥1,200
Seasonal Letter Set
Sample item · ¥600
Little Creatures Collection
Sample item · ¥1,500
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Editor’s Picks
A few favorites to start with.
Sound-based
Sounds you can almost hear.
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Emotion-based
Little words for big feelings.
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Texture-based
How the world feels to the touch.
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Condition-based
States, moods, and moments.
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Visual-based
Expressions for what we see.
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Welcome to our little world.
Japanese onomatopoeic expressions — each one like a tiny, sound-flavored candy, shared gently and playfully.