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Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by ★Rika-chan★ on 2006-08-04 14:39:58

ハイ！ ★ One of the things that I like about the Japanese language is the use of onomatopoeias. ★ Ono- what??? Well, if you know what that means, good for you!!! *(^-^)* But for the rest of us non-English major folk, "onomatopoeia" means 'words that imitate sounds.' ♪♪♪ An example in English would be the "buzz" a bumblebee makes... In Japanese..? Well.. when Ryuichi in Gravitation exclaims, 「ピカピカァー！！！」 ★ (笑) That's one of my favourite onomatopoeias. (^-^;;) Another word that I often heard and used when talking with Japanese friends is, 「フワフワ！！」 (^o^)v We used that word to describe something soft, fuzzy, or fluffy.. like a sweater. ★ Can anyone share any Japanese sound words that they like??? ^^ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♥　♥　♥

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by natsu on 2006-08-05 21:56:16

ワクワク　means excited

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by sai on 2006-08-06 02:10:58

...........Tomatopeas??? XD never heard a word like that before... Anyway, sorry, but i can't type japanese letters, so i'll write in romanji... Dokidoki (excited heartbeat) Kunkun (Sniff sniff...) Dadadadada (running...) gatagata (i think it's a sliding door movement...) i forgot the rest...-_-

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by ★Rika-chan★ on 2006-08-06 15:17:46

あ～ぁ、romaji is also fine!! *(^-^)b Thank you for sharing, and also, teaching me new words!! ★ すごい！ I just remembered some expressions: 「ワンワン」 is the sound of a dog barking. 「ニャーニャー」 is the sound of a cat 'meowing.' o(^-^)o それから… Tomatopeas は おいしそう！ ちょっと 食べたい なぁ、Sai-san！ (笑) ♥　♥　♥

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by sai on 2006-08-07 01:30:29

You sure that sound delicious... It's rather weird...-_-* anyway, i just remembered some more... DO! (gunshot) waaa waaa waaa (if i'm not mistaken it's the noise in the crowd...) DOSU (sometimes i see this in a punching scene, so i suppose it's the sound effect...) Uki uki (a monkey ^^) kara kara (crackle crackle... something like that i guess...>.<) and... i forgot again... :P

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by shiroyuu on 2006-08-08 01:10:13

ブチッ！！(someone snapping) がーーん…(utterly shocked) =p 「ゴロゴロ」sounds lovely. how i wish i can live like that everyday.. --- current favourite(s): niconico douga!!!!!

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by kudoushinichi on 2006-08-08 01:34:43

Doki doki! -heart beat DON! - BOOM! Chu~~~~! - kiss BAKI! DOKA! - for punches and kicks Za~ za~ - Rain Ji~~~ - Staring Shi~~~ -Silence Paku paku - chewing Gyurururururu~ - empty stomach Too many! Google it! You can find a page that has a long list of Japanese Onomatopoeia! Shinjitsu wa itsumo hitotsu!

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by ★Rika-chan★ on 2006-08-09 16:55:42

わぁ～い！ v(^O^)v ...So many words to learn...! (≧∀≦) サンキュー、shiroyuu-san! ガーーンって言う意味を教えてくれて… I've always wondered when one should use that word, and when one should not use it... (^^;;) Oh, here are some more words I like! 「ブヨブヨ」 is something squishy and flabby, like body fat. My tummy is very ブヨブヨ！ (^.^;;;) 「ペコペコ」 is also an empty or hungry stomach. 「よいしょ！」 is what old Japanese men say when getting up from their seats. かわいい やろう？ The reason why I never Googled this topic before is that I learn better from other people, not from other things. (●¨∀¨●) Well, I just looked it up now, to see what's out there... Sai-san! ★ They say that 「カラカラ」 means 'dried-up' or 'parched.' An example I remember from 日本語の授業 is: のど が カラカラ です。 It litterally means, "my throat is very dry." And generally, it means, "I'm thirsty." But...maybe there are cases where it also means, 'crackle, crackle!' や ね？ ★ そして… I'm sure tomatopeas will taste fine with some salad dressing. (XD) 笑 It'll be a new, vegetable hybrid! ♥　♥　♥

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by sai on 2006-08-10 00:15:29

Mm, i'm not too sure about the 'crackle crackle' thing... I think they use the sound 'kara kara' when small stones or pebbles are falling down a hill... Or some scene like that... And i interpret the sound as 'crackle crackle' in english... :P sorry if i'm mistaken...^^; anyway, just remembered... hyuuu... (wind blowing) kaaaa kaaaa (crow's sound) GAN GAN (metal clashing) shiiiiiiiin~ (quiet/ awkward situation... I think...-_-) ehe... That's all i remember now... But i wanted to know something... 「よいしょ！」 is what old Japanese men say when getting up from their seats. かわいい やろう？ i sense something is a bit different here... Do you speak with kansai-ben by any chance? Since you're not a native... Don't people usually learn the normal japanese...^^;

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by レン | Ren on 2006-08-11 03:54:45

zaku zaku - Metal hitting each other zuru zuru - Dragging

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by 白金/ El on 2006-08-11 12:40:39 (edited 2006-08-11 12:44:53)

Found something very interesting... =_=" クマクマー = Sound of a bear Played Shinobido and the bear went クマクマー!!! roflmao XD Oh and i almost forgot about frogs =P ケロケロ = frogs Admiral, Fleet Commander of the Elduras Fleet

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by レン | Ren on 2006-08-12 10:10:51

Kune - Wriggle Gu - Clench Hand in Victory Don - Ta-da! Piku - Twitch Go Go Go Go - Sound of Dark Omens

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by ★Rika-chan★ on 2006-08-12 19:37:48 (edited 2006-08-12 19:44:33)

Sai-san ♪ : When I hear the words "crackle crackle," I think of a small, crackling fire... (^^;;) But now I see what you mean about 「カラカラ」。。! You're right, it does appear in scenes like those! Thanks for your explanation! ★ But I can't remember the correct English to describe those situations.. so, let's just leave it at that! (笑) ね？ And yes.. I use 関西弁、sometimes.. I can't help it! (≧∀≦) Foreigners normally learn 標準語 (standard Japanese), but I lived in 大阪 for a bit.. So naturally, I picked up some of the local dialect. 関西人 are very proud of their language, and I got used to it. (笑) Now, I find it hard to use 標準語 (standard) and 丁寧語 (polite language)! (>.<) To add to 「ヒュウー」… 「ヒュルリーラ」 describes how the wind carries off cherry blossom petals... they fly away in circles until they hit the ground... ※ And Ren-san's 「ドン」… 「じゃぁ～ん！」 is another way to say, 'ta-da!' ♪ ♥　♥　♥

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by Limit on 2006-08-23 02:46:17

Dobashaaa! (A large splash.) Hwaaan... (sigh) zaa... zaa... (I think these is the sound of waves by the seashore) --- Aaargh! I wish I had the time to freely frequent the forums!

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by Eiko on 2006-09-10 15:09:33

pin pon! = great idea kerokero or gerogero = ribbit, frog kurukuru pa = crazy guy, don't forget to make a swirly motion with your finger next to your head when you say it.

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by ★Rika-chan★ on 2006-10-06 20:02:20

@ Eiko-san: 「くるくる ぱ～ぁ」 is hilarious! (笑) We can use it in everyday life.. (^o~;;) Also, I like when people say 「ブ～」！ It means 'wrong!' ..like when someone gives a wrong answer. (。_ 。;;) かわいい と思うけど‥ 「ブ～」 is also the opposite of 「ピンポン」。 ★ And... 「チョキチョキ」 is a snipping sound, like that of scissors cutting paper. 「ポキ」 is the sound of cracking bones, or dislocating joints.. or replacing them. (e_e;;;) I was learning じゃんけん from my Japanese host sister, and I said 「ポキ」 instead of 「チョキ」。。 (^^;;;) ♥　♥　♥

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by on 2006-10-07 06:03:57

oop-ack has a pretty good list of them (http://www.oop-ack.com/manga/soundfx.html) Free cake for whoever guesses what "munyu" is.

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by Satu on 2006-10-22 12:34:53 (edited 2006-10-22 12:36:40)

Um.... "Mou" is what cows say. "Nya" is what cats say. "Chu" is what mice say. I have more, but I'll have to post them later. NYA! ^__~

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by Kaye Arym on 2006-11-29 15:25:24

You're a Bobobo fan, you should know this sound, "donpatchi donpatchi donpatchi!" Its the sound of a machine gun firing. >.<

Re: Japanese Onomatopoeias (sound words) Link | by Sean 　- 渚音 on 2006-11-29 18:54:57

やっぱ、 ドッキャ－ン！...とか？ 実は、らくだときりんは両方”もー”らしい。 渚音

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