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Feel Japanese sound expressions, not just read them.

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Word type: Giongo(擬音語)

Japanese onomatopoeic words that represent actual sounds such as impacts, movements, or environmental noises.

potsu-potsu(ポツポツ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★☆☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

1. Light, sparse raindrops

dokan(ドカン)
Giongo(擬音語)★★★★★Physical Movement / Sound

1. A loud explosive sound

biri-biri(ビリビリ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★★★☆Body Sensation

1. Continuous electric stimulation or tingling

para-para(パラパラ)
Giongo(擬音語), Gitaigo(擬態語)★★☆☆☆Natural Phenomena

para-para describes light, scattered drops falling in quick, irregular succession.

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