Giongo - 擬音語 - Sounds from Inanimate Objects & Nature Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
What is giongo used for?
擬音語
A
Commonly found in anime and manga, giongo is used for any sound that is not from a sentient organism, i.e. humans and animals.
2
Q
ごろごろ
A
Thunder rumbling
3
Q
ざーざー
A
Lots of heavy rain pouring down
4
Q
ぽたぽた
A
Cloth flapping in the wind
5
Q
ぴゅーぴゅー
A
Strong, continous, and cold wintry winds
6
Q
ばしゃっ
A
Water scattering, splashing forcefully
7
Q
こぽこぽ
A
Water gently bubbling up
8
Q
めらめら
A
Suddenly bursting into flames
9
Q
さくさく
A
Stepping on soft dirt or sand
10
Q
ごろごろ
A
A boulder or rock(s) tumbling down a hill
11
Q
たたたた
A
Running at full speed
12
Q
こんこん
A
Knocking
13
Q
ごんごん
A
Banging
14
Q
さらさら
A
Silky texture
15
Q
ざらざら
A
Rough texture
16
Q
とんとん
A
Tapping
17
Q
どんどん
A
Drumming
18
Q
はらはら
A
Fluttering
19
Q
ばらばら
A
Rustling
20
Q
ぱらぱら
A
Clattering
