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What’s the Difference Between “Puku Puku” and “Buku Buku” in Japanese?

What Is “Toge Toge”? The Japanese Sound of Sharpness — in Shape or Mood

What Is “Toko Toko”? The Japanese Sound of Small, Steady Footsteps

What Is “Zoku Zoku”? The Japanese Sound of Chills or Excitement Running Down Your Spine

What Is “Gyoro-ri”? The Japanese Sound of Sharp-Eyed Movement

What Is “Zara Zara”? The Japanese Sound of Rough, Gritty Texture

What Is “Gyaa”? The Japanese Sound of a Sharp, Sudden Scream

What Is “Buku Buku”? The Japanese Sound of Bubbling or Swelling Up (…in Size!)

What Is “Buwa!”? The Japanese Sound of Sudden Expansion, Emotion, or Movement

Is There a Word for That Quiet, Private Laugh? Try Saying It in One Sound Word