Japanese sound words
& beyond
Explore onomatopoeia —
little words full of meaning
and the rich world of expressions
beyond words
What’s New
- Updated Quiz for Julyー June 28
- Added July storyー June 28
- Updated Tea Time Columns ー June 28
We add new topics every day ー feel free to explore.
Recent Posts
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What Is “Guu Guu”? The Japanese Sound of a Growling Stomach or Deep Sleep
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A Short History of Japanese Kaomoji (^_^)
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What Is “Shaki!”? The Japanese Sound of Snapping Into Action
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What Is “Gunya”? The Japanese Sound of Something Bending Out of Shape
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What Is “Gunyu”? The Japanese Sound of Squishing Something Soft and Unpleasant
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What Is “Bishi Bishi”? The Japanese Feeling of Strictness and No-Nonsense Discipline
Quiz for
July (Fumizuki)


Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
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