Giongo

Sound Words

Words that mimic real sounds — rain, animals, collisions, and more.

12 words in this category
dokidoki
thump-thump…
N2Sound Words
gorogoro
rumbling (of thunder, one's stomach, etc.)…
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gachan
(with a) slamming noise (door, telephone receiver)…
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batan
bang…
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biribiri
(tear) to pieces…
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bubu
bugling (sound)…
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chin
ding (of a bell)…
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dokan
(with a) bang…
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karikari
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.)…
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meme
baa (sound made by sheep)…
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pachipachi
crackling…
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pi
with a blip…
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