Japanese sound words
and beyond
Explore onomatopoeia —
tiny sounds full of meaning
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・Updated Quiz for Juneー May 30
・Added June storyー May 30
・Updated Tea Time Columns ー June 05
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Recent Posts
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What Is “Zuru”? The Japanese Sound of Slipping — Physically or Emotionally
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What’s the Difference Between “Noro Noro” and “Dara Dara” in Japanese?
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What Is “Kachi Kachi”? The Japanese Sound of Hard Clicking and Chattering Teeth
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What Is “Zakkuri”? The Japanese Sound of Rough Cutting and Broad Explanation
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What Does Skin Sensation Feel Like in Japanese? From Subtle Tingles to Sharp Pain
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What Does Eating Sound Like in Japanese? From Quiet Bites to Energetic Eating
Quiz for
June (Minazuki)
Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
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