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Onomato-Bits

A playful corner of extra stories,
fun facts, and cultural nuggets behind
Japanese onomatopoeia

What’s a Senbei?
Wasabi ≠ Wabi-sabi
Fun fact in China
Fun fact in Italy
Japanese name for
Struwwelpeter (Shock-Headed Peter)
A secret of the anime character
“Naruto”
Why Pikachu’s name starts with
“Pika”?
It’s not Oki Doki,
but…