Japanese sound words
and beyond
Explore onomatopoeia —
tiny sounds full of meaning
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・Updated Quiz for Mayー May 01
・Added May storyー May 01
・Updated Tea Time Columns ー Mar 29
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Quiz for
May (Satsuki)
Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
Recent Posts
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What Is “Musha Musha”? The Japanese Sound of Eating Heartily
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What Is “Dokan”? The Japanese Sound of a Heavy, Sudden Impact
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What Is “Zabun”? The Japanese Sound of Water Splashing with a Solid Impact
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Is There a Word for That Pouting, Fuming Feeling? Try Saying It in One Word
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What’s the Difference Between “Kira Kira” and “Gira Gira” in Japanese?
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Is There a Word for That Cheerful, Light-Step Feeling? Try Saying It in One Word
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