Japanese sound words
& beyond

Explore onomatopoeia
little words full of meaning
and the rich world of expressions
beyond words

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A Glimpse of the World of
Puni Puni Dictionary

A Glimpse of Puni Puni World

Quiz for
July (Fumizuki)

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Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?

The Puni Puni Dictionary
Perspective

The Puni Puni Dictionary Perspective

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Words Explained Through
Onomatopoeia

Words Explained Through Onomatopoeia

Tea Time Columns

tea time chats

Sound Words in Japanese Culture

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Sound Candy Jar

sound jar

Creatures Cave

creatures cave

Comparison Series

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Almost Onomatopoeia!

Almost Onomatopoeia!

Quiz Library

Quiz Library

Onomato-Bits

Onomato-Bits

Japanese Month Library

Japanese Month Library

Onomatopoeia in the World

Onomatopoeia in the World

Naoboo
Welcome to this site — a soft and cozy space for you.
Here, Japanese onomatopoeic expressions are collected — each one like a tiny, sound-flavored candy, a little piece of the world shared gently and playfully.

I hope you’ll find a favorite or two to carry with you.
Thank you for visiting.