Introduction:
This document is a work in progress, usually officially updated twice a year, April and October. The original version was compiled by Dom, or Bill The Cat, in HTML format, and intended for general public use. See Japanese Sound Effects and What They Mean.
(No, I did not get his written permission to use his definitions. But if it is a problem, I’m more than happy to rewrite this entirely and delete any of his links, including the ones tagged to the image on the bottom of this introduction page that I took great care in placing!)
With tremendous help from my friend, Humpty, of Dirty Translated Mangas, I have added more terms to the list, most NOT for general consumption, hence the change in the title. And since then, I’ve added even more terms and made more corrections.
I copied the information from the original HTML format onto an MS Word document for ease of editing. The idea, with health and stamina permitting, is to be able to update the list from time to time… especially when I translate/edit mangas and H-mangas.
Anyhow, I present it to the adult public (you are over 18, aren’t you?) in PDF format for ease of transport, and it’s alphabetically bookmarked for ease of looking up definitions.
For those of you who prefer a web-format (‘coz disk space is a valuable commodity), I highly recommend The Jaded Network’s site.
Onomatopoeia (and not Mesopotamia?):
I think the hentai stuff should perhaps be called Uratopoeia… but I digress…
A particular Japanese SFX can mean various things for various situations by various authors (for their own various reasons), and interpreted in various ways by various translators (for those of us who invariably like variety). Some SFXs may be used in combination with other SFXs; some SFXs, or combinations thereof, may be written separately for emphasis within the same panel (example: do- ki-, ドッ キッ), but can be considered as part of the same action. Because of this, many SFXs can have multiple meanings and are dependent on the action drawn, as well as one’s interpretation of that action.
I do welcome the public, as always (for there are those of you who know much more than I do), to let me know of any new definitions, or any changes or amendments to existing definitions. Please. ^/\^
Tonigobe 兎仁呉美（トニゴビ）
A
a = general interjection: oh, uh, ah
a! = exclamation of surprise, alarm, amazement, relief, frustration, fury: Oh! Ack! Agh! Ah! Argh! Also inarticulate sound of pain or passion: Ah! Oh!
aaaa! = same as above, but more so aa = yes, okay, sure
aa(aaa)n = opening the mouth wide, as in "Say ah!" Used when feeding or being fed by someone. aan, an = cry of passion. (see a!)
acha = remorse achi, achiiii = ?
aga = another exclamation of surprise, alarm…: Agh! Aah! [Ref: Forum Thread: [Muhyo] [Shonen] Muhyo & Roujie 13 by Yoripiko]. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
agi agi = bite bite, gnaw, sink your cute little fangs into (see also agu agu, kaji) agu agu = bite bite (see also agi agi, kaji)
ahaha = laughter (see also ha ha ha for masculine laughter, and ho ho ho for refined feminine laughter)
aka, akaa = blush, red. [Ref: Tubular Bells by Black Dog].
arayotto, hoisatto = K-san: "These are used when one is doing some physical task and finishing it easily. One uses either or both of them at a time."
ase, aset- (あせっ) = 1) bewildered, upset, flappable, flustered. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure]. 2) sweat; perspire.
atozusawa (あとずさわ) = 1) looking ahead to be left behind. 2. flinch. [Ref: Yahoo Japan Dictionary and Goo Dictionary]. 3) IMHO, it can also mean to “inch backwards,” the opposite of “jiri jiri.” (Used when Yayoi is growing impatient with Kanna’s stubbornness and is
approaching Kanna.) [Ref: Koe de Oshigoto by Konno Azure].
awa, awa awa = panicky, flustered. [Ref: D.L. Action 39 by Digital Lover].
B
ba = 1) sudden impact. English equivalents would be: bam, bang, crash, ka-boom, thump, thud, wham, whomp, etc. (See also bagu, baki, ban, bashi, bata, batan, bokan, bun, dan, doka, don, doshin, dote, ga, ka, kon, paka, pan, pashi, patan, poka, pon, to, ton, among others.) 2) un-mask, reveal, show, appear (perhaps from the word "bakenokawawohagu": to unmask). [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga.]
ba, baba = 1) very sudden, abrupt, unexpected movement: a) jolt, startle, aback. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]; b) also used when quickly grabbing something. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa]. 2) Sudden realization; stronger action than “ha.”
bacha = splat; a wet impact sound. Impact [ba] + light, wet impact sound [cha, chaku]. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin].
bachi = crackle (see also bari, biri)
bachin = a slapping sound. [Ref: Contributor: Humpty]. bachu = a slapping sound. [Ref: Contributor: Humpty].
bafu = bahf! Thud [ba] + the sound of deflation or air cushion [fu]; the sound heard when plopping onto a bed or couch or something soft.
bagu = impact
ba-in, baiiiiin = 1) Artist’s variation of “boin,” perhaps to be less derogatory. [ba] suddenly or revealing + [in] ?. 2. See “boin.” Breasts exploding out of a brassiere, being displayed suddenly and profoundly. Sort of like a trumpet fanfare for them. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
baki = impact (one of the most common impact sounds) or other very loud sound.
baku, bakubaku, bakun = 1) variation of wakuwaku; sudden movement [ba] + rumbling [ku]; tremble, shake, nervous. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie].
bamu = stronger effect than “hamu”: 1) bite, chew, gum, gnaw, nibble, glomp. 2) The sound one makes when glomping onto something. [Ref: Industrial by Lost Rarities].
ban = 1) impact or combustive sound: bang! bam! 2) sometimes added to a scene for dramatic effect, to show that something astonishing or important has happened. (see also don) 3) stronger action than pan
bara, barabara = 1) rattle rattle (see also chara chara, gara gara). 2) scattered, dispersed, loose, disconnected, in pieces, in drops, rustling. [Ref: Jim Breen]
bari, bari bari = 1) crunch, as in eating. K-san: "Pori pori is the quietest crunching. Pori pori is for cookies; bari bari is for chips. Kori kori is for broccoli and asparagus." (see also kori, pari, pori). 2) scratch scratch (see also giri giri, kiri kiri). 3) rip rip (see also biri biri). 4) crackle, crackle? Anyway, energy or electricity, just like biri biri. Pari pari is a quieter crackle, just as pori is a quieter crunch than bari. (see also bachi)
basa, basa basa = 1) rustling, e.g. cloth sliding, paper moving (see also pasa). 2) be dry. 3) loose.
bashan = medium splash (see also zabun for a very big splash) bashi, bashito = impact (see also nashi, pashi). SFX: BASH.
bashi, bashi bashi = 1) the sound of smacking someone (on the head, often repeatedly). 2) best guess: as an adjective: a) hard hitting, constant hitting, successive hitting; b) from the kun reading of 矼,meaning “serious mind”; in all seriousness, with seriousness, as in “knocking some sense.”
bashu = splashing sound. [Ref: Ijiare Kei by The Seiji].
basshaaaa (バッシャアアアア) = Big splash, like from a big bucket of water being poured. [Contributor: Humpty; Ref: ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi]
basu, bassu (ばす, ばっす) = 1) best guess: impact sound similar to “dosu”. 2) impact [ba] + slipping sound [su]. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin].
basun (ばすんっ) = thump, maybe. impact sound similar to “dosun”. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
bata, batan = 1) impact, often used for falling down. 2) door slam. (see also patan).
bata bata = 1) flip-flap; sound of flapping wings. 2) flail, waving arms. 3) to bustle about. [def. 3. Ref: Tim’s Takamatsu – A Bit of the Language]. 4) rattling; clattering. 5) commotion; kerfuffle; noisily.
batchiri = precise, proper, accurate
becha, becha becha = chattering, prattling, gooey, messy (from mud, ink, etc)
becho = dropping something. K-san says it means dropping something sticky (and see beto beto), but we've seen it used for Yuusuke dropping Kuwabara. Maybe Kuwabara was sticky at the moment.
becho, bechoo = wet, licking / lapping (see also pecho) Page 5 of 95
bee, bee da = rudeness, what you say when you stick out your tongue and pull down your eyelid at someone. From 'Bero bero akkan-bee (or akanbei).' Like the mocking Western 'nya nya!' beko beko = 1) empty; hungry. 2) lifeless; void.
ben ben = 1) protuberant; paunchy. 2) bend; arch. (Used in a scene where Ruu is bending a (foam) bat back and forth in a fit of anger.) [Ref: Momoiro Peanuts by Tsutomu Mutsuki]. bero = peeling back
bero bero = licking over and over, stronger than pero
besha = combination of smack and swipe, especially with something wet and sticky. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin].
betari = people or objects that stick together (physically or metaphorically) beto beto = sticky, gummy
bi= 1) tug, jerk. 2) a quick movement. [Ref: Momoiro Peanuts by Tsutomu Mutsuki]. bi, biiii = high-pitched sound: shriek, wail, beep (see also kiiii)
bicha bicha = small splash (see also bashan for medium splash, zabun for big splash) bichi bichi = flopping, smacking
bika = ogle (from "bika" glorification; "bikan" fine view, beautiful sight, "bikachou" amorous man)
biki, bikiki = 1) perhaps used as a "twitching" SFX; an alternative to “biku”; tug, jerk [bi] + squeak, creak [ki]. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin]. 2) crackling sound (as in splitting of a rock). [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.].
biku, bikun, bikkun = 1) surprise, startle (see also piku); 2) generally used as a "twitching" SFX, it expresses the hard and fast contraction of muscles when startled. [Contributor: Humpty.] 3) afraid, timid, nervous, fearful. (Possible SFXs to use: TWITCH, JERK, SPASM, JOLT, SHIVER, TREMBLE, SHAKE, START, STARTLE)
bikun = slower than biku (def. 2) where the muscles contract in a wider area) (see also biku, hiku, hikun, piku, pikun)
bin = Not sure of this one: It's from a piercing scene from Fuyunaga's Sekai no
donzoko....(chapter 10). 1) Possibly from the word "binta", meaning "a slap in the face"... representing the sharp sting or shock of such. 2) On reading of 紊, meaning "disturb". 3) Kun reading (nanori) of 備, meaning "equip, provision, preparation". [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga).]
bin, bin bin = erect; shortened from “binbinkuru,” meaning to get an erection, a “hard-on.” [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]
bira, bira bira = 1) open, reveal. Used when unfolding, opening, or unsealing something. (see also hira, pira). 2) flutter. (see also hira hira)
biri = electricity, energy
biri biri = 1) tearing, as in ripping cloth, opening a potato chip bag (see also bari, piri). 2) like an electric shock: electrify, jolt, tingle, thrill, stir, charge. 3) rattling.
biron = tongue hanging out
bisha = 1) splash. 2) squidge. 3) guess: a) possibly an alternative to bashi, such as a smack or slam; b) a slight shiver or quiver, as in heebie jeebies. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki]. bishi = 1) whip, slap, smack, depending on the degree of power. 2) a relentless, adamant, forceful action.
bita, bitan = 1) soft impact. (Used when Yaguruma’s arms are pressed against the window of the Ferris wheel.) [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
bo = 1) flame, fire (see also gooo, guooo, po). W-san: “'Bo' is like the 'whoosh' of a gas range turned on;” it’s also a stronger action than “po”; also used to represent “blushing,” as in a sudden rise or flash in body temperature. [Ref: Koe de Oshigoto! by Konno Azure]. 2) sluggish and exhausted (see also doyon). 3) an impact sound (see also bogo). [Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
bochan = kerplunk (see also pochan)
bochi bochi = something happening steadily, as in water dripping
bogo = an impact or punching sound. [bo] is the impact, [go] is the emphasis. (Tonigobe SFX: SOK! BOP!) [Ref: Rouge by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga).]
bohu = [bo] impact + [huru] shake. [Ref: Ijiare Kei by The Seiji].
boin, boin boin = “Breasts exploding out of a brassiere, being displayed suddenly and profoundly. Sort of like a trumpet’s fanfare for them.” [Contributor: Schultzzz. From his website. (see “Closing Acknowledgments”]
bokan = sudden impact boketto = gazing vacantly
boko, boko boko = 1) boiling, bubbling. Can also be any 'pop' or bursting sound. (see also buku). 2a) burbling; 2b) hollow (sounding); 2c) holey / full of holes. [Ref: AnimeLab.com]
bomu = 1) strong puffs of steam, smoke, imagery, or thoughts rising. 2) blush harder, deeper, redder. [Ref: Vibraslap!! by PPS (Yoshizuna).] (see bowamu)
bon = 1) soft impact (but firmer and stronger than pon). 2) a soft popping sound. 3) sound of magical transformation or appearance, often seen with a puff of smoke (see also pon/pom, dororonpa)
boo, bo~ = 1) dumbfounded. 2) absent-minded, dazed. (see bou) [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
bori, bori bori = 1) munching or crunching sound, esp. food. 2) scratching sound, esp. when scratching the head. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado].
boro, boro boro (ボロボロ) = 1) worn out, crumbling. 2) raggedy, tattered (clothing), scrappy looking, unkempt, disheveled, sloppy, etc. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]. 3) to fall or appear in beads, grains, or drops; as in tears. [Ref: Gift by Higashiyama Show]. [Ref: Goo Dictionary].
bosa bosa = unkempt, also sitting around lazily
boso boso = 1) whispering, muttering; speaking in a hushed, unclear voice. M.J. says of boso, busu, and musu: "All of them what muttered sulky Japanese sounds like--'bananas bananas' said through the nose, so to speak; because you don't complain out loud." (see also busu, guzu, gyaa, musu). 2) subdued, softened, quietly, relaxed. 3) dry and crumbling.
bota = dripping, possibly something thick dripping, like blood. Compare to pi, picha, po, pota. (see also dara dara for thick liquid dripping)
bote = falling
boto, boto boto = falling botsu = whoosh
bou, bouzen = 1) dumbfounded. [Ref: Haken No Muuko-san by Saigado]. 2) absent-minded, dazed.
bowamu = 1) stronger puffs of steam, smoke, imagery, or thoughts rising. 2) blush harder, deeper, redder. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.]. (see bomu)
bu = 1) impact sound. 2) to stroke, pat, smoothen. 3) an incomprehensible, oral blurt or spritz (spray of spit or other liquid ejected from the mouth), usually when taken by surprise. 4) swollen (short from the SFX “buyo” or “buku”).
bu, bubu = 1) a buzzer sound, like one used in game shows; generally voiced out by one character when the other makes a wrong guess. Also used to show discontent over a situation; sometimes translated as “boo”. [ex: Mother: “Eat your broccoli, Ana-chan. It’s good for you.” Ana-chan: “Bu.”]. 2) a muffled vibrating sound; humming, buzzing. (see also vuvuvu). [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie].
bubo = [bu] collide, strike (from butsukaru) + [bo] sudden impact (from bokan or bogo) bubyu, bubyu- = shiver + spurt; pump; a stronger action than “bupyu.”
bucha, bucha bucha = 1) wet & squishy SFX; squelch. [Ref: Boshi-kan by Papiko Hiura]. 2) the wet sound of something being smashed or splattered; splat; splut.
buchi, buchi buchi = 1) snap. Can be used metaphorically, such as when Hiei snaps under the pressure of learning he's a father. 2) ripping, tearing.
buchu = 1) kiss (see also chu, nchu, uchu); 2) (see bucha); 3) wet sucking sounds; impact (bu) + suck sound (chu); reverse action of “chubu”.
buku, buku buku = 1) swelling, something swollen (see also puku). 2) boiling, bubbling bui = 'V' for victory. Sound of fingers making the V-sign. (see vui)
bunchachacha = music. Yes, really. Bun is a slow beat and cha cha quick beats. (see also runtata)
bun, buun = swish
buo (ブオ) = ROAR. [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki].
bupu- (ブプッ) = an impact sound. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]. bupyu, bupyu- = shiver + spurt; pump.
bura, bura bura = 1) swing, sway, swagger. Example: the sound a drunken person makes as they swagger down the street.
buran = 1) hanging, dangling. 2) swinging, swaying. Humpty sez: “bu means the object is heavy, pu means the object is light.” (see also puran) . [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi].
buraan = 1) hanging, dangling flabbily. 2) swinging, swaying slowly or with higher amplitude. Humpty sez: “bu means the object is heavy, pu means the object is light.” (see also puraan) . [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi].
burororo = sound of a loud motor, as of an automobile (see also oooo)
buru, buru buru = 1) shivering with cold or fear, shaking, trembling. 2) a head being shaken violently in the negative
burun- (ぶるんっ) = 1) something heavy (i.e. breasts) shaking, jiggling; 2) also used for dramatic effect (i.e. when exposing large breasts). (see also purun) [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado].
buryu = a smooth stroke [bu] + forceful [ryu] movement. (see also muryu) [Ref: Gift by Higashiyama Show].
busha, bushaa = spraying sound: Emphasis or strong burst [bu] + spray [sha]. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin].
bushu, bushu bushu = the sound of something steaming.
busu busu = the sound of something smoldering or smoking. Used for the embers after Hiei's fire attacks. (see also pusu pusu)
busu, busu busu, usuto, butsu = grumble; muttered complaining; sputtering. (see boso, butsu, guzu, gyaa, musu)
butsu butsu = 1) grumble; muttered complaining; sputtering. (see boso, busu, guzu, gyaa, musu); 2) grumble to oneself, in thought. 3) spottily, intermittently, erratically, brokenly.
buun = buzz, whir, as of an insect
buwa = 1) cry, bawl. (BWAH). 2) teary, tears welling up. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa]. 3) an expansive, explosive sound; the force of air from an explosion or gust. buwa buwa = 1) spongy; to bloat. [Ref: Goo Dictionary].
buyo buyo = squishy and swollen, waterlogged
buwahaha = evil laugh, same as fwahaha, gahaha, gwahaha
byo, byon = 1) springy, twangy movement. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa] {Tonigobe SFX: Poing!}. 2) stretchy, rubbery, pliable. [Ref: D.L. Action 39 by Digital Lover].
byokon = sudden springing movement [byo] + impact or snap back [kon]. [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)]
byokun = best guess: hard, strong spaz (see buyo buyo, byu, pyokonto, pyonpyon). [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)]
byu = 1) quick movement, such as the leaps Hiei makes (see also hyu, gyu, pyu). 2) squirting fast. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
byu, byuuu = sudden gust. (see also byuo) [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
byuo, byuooo = sudden gust; quick [byu] + howling wind [o]. [Ref: Kamichu! by Naruco Hanaharu]
byuku- (びゅくっ) = 1) strong ejaculation, release + rumbling [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]. (see also pyuku).
byuru- (びゅるっ) = strong ejaculation, release. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]
C
cha, cha cha = 1) Not sure of this one; it’s either a) the sound of air wafting through after a door opens, or b) the sound of the door knob mechanisms. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]. (see also chon-). 2) light footsteps. (see also ta) [Ref: Momoiro Peanuts by Tsutomu Mutsuki]. 3) stroking movement, much stronger than “sha” (see also sha) [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado].
chaku = wet, smacking sound. [Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin]. chapon, chapu = plunk (water sound) (see also shapu)
chara chara = rattle, clatter, jingle (see also bara bara, gara gara)
chi, ch' = 1) Various translators: "I think of it as a tongue-clicking noise." "It means 'shit.'" "I think it's better translated as 'damn' since it's about the equivalent in vulgarity." "Probably a--mm, vocal referent, would you call it?--to chikushou, another of the 'oh shit' words." You can see why we decided to leave it as ch'. ^_^ 2) Tonigobe’s 2 cents: I’d also go with the shortened from “chikusho,” often defined as a swear words like “shit” or “damn.” “ku” can be treated much the same way.
chi, chi chi, chichichi = 1) how you call a cat. 2) high shrill noise.
chi, chiiin, chi---n = 1 a high shrill noise, such as blowing one’s nose hard. [Ref: Gift by Higashiyama Show].
chibi = small size. [Ref: Yuri Hime Wild Rose, Volume 2 – “Tojitete ne, Kokoro” by Rokuroichi].
chiki = 1) sound of a sharp object appearing. [Ref: Momoiro Peanuts by Tsutomu Mutsuki]. 2) Tonigobe guess: sound of something protruding. [Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin]
chiku, chiku chiku (チク チク) = 1) the sound of hand-sewing: the poking of a needle [chi] and dragging sound of thread running through fabric [ku]. [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa,
Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki]. 2) kuchi written in reverse; a small or slight smacking sound. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado]. 3) simply, the sound of poking. [Ref: Hando Herudo (1 and 2) by Kanaisei-Jitensha-Sougyou]. 4) used to emphasize an action or object as being little or slight, such as a headache or pain. (compare to gan) [Ref: Unmasking Japan Today By Fumie Kumagai and Donna J. Keyser]. 5) a prickling pain [Ref: The Weekly Toast, Dec. 1, 2004, Volume 1, issue 10].
chipa, chipa chipa (ちぱ) = Tonigobe guess: slurp or light suck [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki]
chippo, dippo (ぢっぽ) = Tonigobe guess: tight or hard suck, pucker [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]
chira, chirari, chiron = glance, a quick sideways glance chira chira = fluttering, flickering, intermittently
chiri (チリ) = flickering, crackling or smoldering heat (of a cigarette burning) [Ref: Haken no Muuko-san by Saigado].
chiri chiri = 1) curly, frizzy, crinkle. 2) tingle of heat, shiver of cold (see also zoku for shiver) chirin, chiri chirin = chime, door chime, bell sound.
chiro, chiru = guess: 1) based on "chiro" (散 る) meaning "to scatter, to disperse, to fall. 2) form of the word "chirachira" meaning "fluttering, flickering, intermittently". [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)] (Tonigobe SFX: flick). 3) high pitch
smacking sound
chita (ちたっ) = drip [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]. (see also tata). chiyahoya = fuss over, butter up
choki choki = cutting, as with knives or scissors chokon = small and quiet
chon, chon- (ちょんっ), chon chon (ちょんちょん) = 1) the sound of wood clappers clapping. [Ref: Rikaichan] 2) sound of a door opening. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]. (see also cha-). 3) not sure of this one: used when a girl was poking, prodding or pressing the side a guy’s penis and commenting on its elasticity (soft but firm); possibly from “chokkai,” meaning “to dabble, meddle, make a pass at;” tinker, fiddle, toy. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
choro choro = leaky, trickling sound chu = kiss (see also nchu, uchu) chu = suck (as through a straw)
chubu = chu [suck] + bu [: best guess: deep sucks
chuku, chukku- = Tonigobe guess: suck [chu] + ? [ku]; in any case, another smacking sound; “kuchu” written in reverse. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]
chun chun = chirp chirp (see also pii pii for peep peep) Page 13 of 95
chupa, chupat (ちゅぱっ) = 1) suck [chu] + pop out (smacking/opening of mouth) [pa]. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure]. 2) a smacking kiss. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
chupo (ちゅぽ), chuppo- (ちゅっぽっ) = suck [chu] + popping/smacking [po]. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie].
chupu (ちゅぷ), chuupu = suck up. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
churo, churu = sucking sound (like sucking a noodle in)
churun = 1a) normally, “chu” is a sucking sound; in Rori-Ana this sfx was used immediately after a butt-plug was pulled out of a loli’s butt; I’m guessing it’s still a sucking sound [churu] + a quick stop [n], albeit a sucking outward rather than inward; the SFX I came up with (since it’s a butt-plug) was “SHTOPR”. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]. 1b) Another Tonigobe sfx
variation, “SHLUP”. [Ref: Gift by Higashiyama Show]. 2) it could also, possibly, mean the closing, or tightening, of something. [Ref: Raped Mother by Shinichi Izawa]
D
da = quick movement: running, rushing, dashing, etc…
da da da, daaaaaaaa = running away (see also do do do, ta, ta ta ta)
da---(だ----), daaaa = continuous flowing of liquid, like tears, nasal drip, etc. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]
daba, daba daba = sound of liquid pouring into a glass; sound of liquid pouring from a bottle. [Ref: Haken No Muuko-san by Saigado].
dan = bang, boom, sudden impact
dara, dara dara = 1) continuous dripping of thick liquid, like blood, sweat, saliva drool, etc. (see also doro, jo, jururu, zururu). 2) listless, dull, languid, slack, lazy, sluggish, spiritless. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
datto [だっと] = 1) dash; run at high speed. 2) from “dattonogotoku” (脱兎のごとく): at high speed. [Ref: Momoiro Peanuts by Tsutomu Mutsuki].
dehe (でへ) = flirtatious grin; beam at goofily. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
den (でん) = This is a new one to me; best guess: a dramatic impact sound, like “ban,” but not as heavy. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Koe De Oshigoto! (Chapter 29) by Konno Azure].
dere dere = sloppy, loose. Also to go goofy over someone, to fawn.
do = 1) big impact. 2) heartbeat, the loudest kind! (see also doki doki, dokun, tokun). 3)
pumping action, such as the heart beating or a penis ejaculating . [Ref: Raped Mother by Shinichi Izawa].
do do do do = 1) footsteps, especially heavy footsteps, running (see also da). 2) quick punches doba = 1) Stronger action than toba: to gush, to surge, to well up. [Ref: Vibraslap!! by PPS (Yoshizuna).]
dobi = missed kick
dobi, dobit = Spurting action, but quicker, shorter. Tonigobe guess: Emphasis [do] + contraction or spasm [biku]. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado].
dobo = emphasis or impact [go] + “whooshing” or impact sound (of water) [bo]. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
dofu, do fu (do hu) (ドフ) = KAPOW, KABOOM, KAFWOOSH; “fu” is a gust of air, “do” emphasizes it. This SFX is kinda like the explosive, bursting sound of a tank of tightly
compressed air. [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki]. doga, dogan = impact sound; also used for dramatic impact.
dogo-, dogon, dogoo- (ドゴオッ) = 1) big punch, chop (karate), or kick, big impact; quick punch, impact or emphasis [do] + hard impact [go]. 2) also used as a dramatic impact. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa] (Tonigobe SFX: KAPOW! WHOMP! WOP! CHOP!)
doguon = An impact sound. Possibly emphasis [do] + impact [gu] + reverberation [o] + sudden finality [n]. Used when an extremely large chunk of rock from a cliff comes crashing down blocking a ravine. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
doka = hard impact, but not as hard as “doga”; wham; thud; bam. dokkari (どっかり) = heavy impact; as in flumping in a chair. doki, doki doki = heartbeat (see also dokun, tokun)
dokii = heartbeat, emphasized; heart skipping a beat; usually used to express surprise, shock, panic, etc.
doku, doku doku = 1) The sound of pouring, running liquid into a hole, barrel, bowl, etc. (see also dokun, dokut). [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi]. 2) gushingly, copiously, profusely, in a steady stream. [Ref: JQuickTrans]. 2) a pumping action; as in a heavy heartbeat.
dokun = 1) a strong heartbeat (see also doki, tokun). 2) sound of thick, slimy liquid pouring strongly and slowly. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi].
dokut = sound of thick, slimy liquid pouring. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi].
don = 1) BIG impact. 2) Big blast or explosion. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited (Vol. 3, Chapter 22) by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.] 3a) Sometimes added to a scene for dramatic effect, to show that something astonishing or important has happened (see also ban); 3b) Dramatic tension, impact; explosive action. (Think of those one or two-note dramatic fanfares, like “tada,” but with a more serious tone).
dondon = continuous action
dooo = 1) a low rumbling sound. 2) the slow flow of heavy liquid. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited (Vol. 3, Chapter 23) by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.]
dopi, dopit = 1) Spurting action, but quicker, shorter. Tonigobe guess: Emphasis [do] + contraction or spasm [piku]; or a shortened form of “dopyu.” (see also “dobi”) 2) One of the seven dwarves, along with happi and surippi.
dopu, doput = strong “outgoing” action/movement, often used for ejaculation FX.
dopyu, dopiu = spurting (as in blood) K-san: "The 'pyu' is the spurting (quick action, just like 'pyu' on its own), and the 'do' emphasizes it, just as in 'dosu.'"
doro, doro doro = 1) syrupy, muddled, sticky, silty. 2) a continuous flow of thick liquid, like semen, sweat, saliva, or drool (see also dara, jo, jururu, zururu). (Tonigobe SFX: ooze) dororororo = sound of a car engine. [Ref: Haken no Muuko-san by Saigado].
doron, dororonpa = the sound of magical transformation (see also bon, pon, pom)
dorya = what to yell as you attack; a fighting taunt or war cry. (see also ora, orya, sorya, uraa) dosa, dosha = thud of something heavy (often a person or body) hitting the floor.
doshin = impact
dosshu = a cut through bone
dosu, dosu- = 1) spurting. K-san: "The 'su' is the spurting, and the 'do' emphasizes it, just as in 'dopyu.'" 2) similar to “dosa”; a plop, thud , or thump sound. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]. dosun = similar to “dosa”; a plop, thud , or thump sound, but with more finality [n].
dota, dota- (ドタッ), dotadota = running (usually in panic or confusion)
dotabata = 1) running around wildly, as in panic or confusion (compare to jitabata for flailing). 2) commotion, slapstick, clutter, clamor.
dote = impact, falling. W-san: "This sound is often used in reference to the frequent, usually comical falls toddler are always taking. With adults it means a careless, slapstick fall." dou, dou dou = a roaring sound. [Ref: Gift by Higashiyama Show]. [JQuickTrans].
doyon = sluggish and exhausted, depressed (Also: In low spirits: blue, dejected, desolate, dispirited, down, downcast, downhearted, dull, dysphoric, gloomy, heavy-hearted, low, melancholic, melancholy, sad, spiritless, tristful, unhappy, wistful.) (see also bo)
doza = thud of something heavy (often a person or body) hitting the floor; a heavier sfx than dosa. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited (Vol. 2, Chapter 17) by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.]
du, du-, dyu-, dju- (づッ) = Not sure of this one. Seems to be used when objects hit the ground. Possibly: 1) thud or clunk. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie].
E
e! e? = what! huh? oh? We usually translate this as 'eh?' although the Japanese 'e?' is less colloquial and informal than the Western 'eh?'
e, eeee = cry, wail (see also hu-e, miiii) ee = yes, okay, sure
eeto = (said by a character) um, er, uh. What you say while you're thinking of what to say. ehen = we've had this translated as both 'ahem!' and 'haha!'
ei = 1) an idiomatic phrase or interjection, used to express effort; especially a final, spurt of effort. 2) a shriek.
ei ei o = an idiomatic phrase, used as a sort of cheer and/or chant when giving effort, especially as a team, towards a task or a goal. (Examples: Think of tug of war, chanting “heave, heave, ho!” Or, a team rally, cheering “We’re number one!”)
eku, eku eku, ekku, ekku ekku = 1) Eck. [Ref: Google Translation]. 2) Egk. [Ref: Excite Translation]. 3) Tonigobe guess: spurts of sobbing, weeping; cry [e] + gasp, guttural stop or pause, or hiccup [ku or kku]. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado].
egu, egu egu, eggu, eggu eggu = a stronger action thank eku.
F
NOTE: Some words or SFXs beginning with “F”, such as “Fa” or “Fu” are often
interchangeable with SFXs beginning with “H”, such as “Ha” or “Hu,” respectively. Many definitions listed under “F” may also be listed under “H”
fa = downy, move like smoke, waft (see also huwa-huwa, huwari)
fasa = downy, wafting [fa] + rustling [sa]; soft, rustling sound of clothes dropping to the floor (an original SFX by Tsukino Jyougi). [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi]. fo (フォ)= shine, sparkle, twinkle. [D.L. Action 37 by Digital Lover (Nakajima Yuka) [The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Doujin]
fu (hu) = 1) a slight, sudden movement, sound, or waft of air (kinda like when someone blows in your ear); whoosh. [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna
Wakatsuki].
fua, fuwa, fa = yawn
fu, fua (hu hua) = sigh, blowing breath out (as in blowing out a candle)
fu fu fu (hu hu hu) = a strange laugh. M.J.: "The evil chuckle in the back of the throat." (see also ku ku ku, pu pu pu)
fui, fuit (フイッ) = A sudden or abrupt movement. (see also hui.) [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.]
fuki fuki = wiping fumi = step, stomp
fumu (humu) = hmmph, hmm, uh-huh (see also humu, umu)
funi, funi funi = 1) step, stomp, squish (with foot). 2) grope, squeeze, squish (with hand). funka funka = sniff sniff, inhale (see also nku, kunka, hunka)
fura = yawn (see also fua) fura = drift, move aimlessly.
fura, fura fura = 1) dizziness (see also kura, hura). 2) wobble, totter (see hura). 3) dawdle, move aimlessly.
fura, furi, furu = tremble, quiver (see also puru)
fusa = 1) abundant, soft hair. 2) the touch and feel of abundant, soft hair. fuwa, fuwa fuwa = fluffy; light and fluffy; soft; pillowy
fuwa, fuwato = gentle movement, lifting or floating
fuwari, funwara = even gentler, calmer movement than fuwato fwahaha = evil laugh, same as bwahaha, gahaha, gwahaha
G
ga (ガ), ga- (ガッ) = 1) another impact word. 2) any strong, firm movements: A) GRAB (see also gashi, gu, gui, gya, gyu, ku, kyu). [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa]. B) CHOMP or BITE [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna
Wakatsuki].
ga ga ga ga = strong, firm, rapid movements, perhaps like shaking when firing a machine gun. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa]
gaba = 1) grab (see also gashi, gu, gui, gya, gyu, ku, kyu). 2) Sudden strong movement; a) [ga] strong movement + [ba] emphasis or impact; or b) [ga] emphasis + [ba] abrupt movement. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa; Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]. 3) surprise, shock, sudden blow. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
gaba, gaba gaba = 1) gurgling. 2) too big (as of clothes)
gabin, gabiiin = 1) impact or emphasis [ga] + smack, sharp pain, shock [bin]. [Ref: Haken no Muuko-san by Saigado].
gacha, gachari = the click of something opening, such as a latch, a door, or even a belt (see also kacha)
gachan (ガチャン) = 1) the click of something closing with finality ["n" sound], such as hand cuffs (see also gacha). 2) something shattering, like glass. (see also kachan). [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado].
gahaha = evil laugh, same as bwahaha, fwahaha, gwahaha
gahu gahu = snarfing sound; sound of eating greedily, ravenously. (Used during a scene where a dog is ravenously chomping on a piece of meat.) [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin]. gain (ガイン) = 1) sound of something gleaming or shining. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited (Vol.3, Ch.23) by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.].
gaji, gaji gaji (ガジ ガジ) = bite, gnaw, chew; stronger action than “kaji”. [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki].
gakkuri (がっくり) = heartbroken; crushed. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado]. gakin = clash
gako, gakon, gakot- (ガコッ) = 1) impact sound, sound of hitting something soft. ga [strong movement] + ko(n) [quiet, soft impact]. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]. 2) a loud impact, heavy shaking, rattling sound. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited (Vol.2, Ch.16) by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.].
gaku, gaku gaku = shake, tremble, wobble, something coming loose (see also kaku, kakun). gaku, gaku-, gakun, gakunto, gakuri = to collapse, fall, lurch, blunder, bumble, careen, dodge, duck, falter, flounder, heave, jerk, lean, list, move to the side, pitch, reel, rock, roll, seesaw, slide, slip, stagger, stumble, sway, swing, teeter, tilt, toss, totter, wallow, weave, wobble, yaw
gan, gan gan = 1) revelation, usually big and horrible. 2) used to emphasize an action or object as being big or massive, such as a headache or pain. (compare to chiku) [Ref: Unmasking Japan Today By Fumie Kumagai and Donna J. Keyser].
GAAA-N = BIG revelation, always horrible
gan, gangan = 1) strong or violent action. 2) jolt. 3) clang!.
gapo = 1) firm movement of one's mouth or lips, open or close, (see also mogu); firm movement [ga] + pop [po]. 2) swoop, rush [ga] + pop in [po] [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
gapu = big bite, chomp (see also paku)
gara gara, garan = clatter, rattle, rumble (see also bara bara, chara chara)
gara-n, garaaan (がらーん) = Empty, void, hollow, deserted. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.].
gari = big bite, chomp (see also paku)
garin, garrin = Tonigobe guess: Possibly the author's own SFX: "firmly intense" (from "gasshiri" meaning firmly, and "rinrintaru" meaning intense, or "rinzentaru" meaning awe-inspiring,
commanding. Tonigobe SFX: intense. [Ref: Ijiare Kei by The Seiji.] gasa, goso = rustle, stealthy movement
gasha, gashan = crash, impact (see also gashin, gochin) gashi = grab, usually very hard. (see also gaba, gyu) gashin = crash, impact (see also gashan, gochin) gasshiri = solid
gasu, gasu gasu = 1) bend down, bow down, to lie prostrate. 2) flatten, strike down, throw down 3) engulf, overcome, crush, overwhelm. 4) strong movement [ga] + sliding (in and out). [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
gata, gata gata, gatan = 1) rattle, clatter. 2) rumble sound; such as a train rolling on tracks, or a chair being pushed back when standing. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]. 3) to reel in shock from a revelation; shock; surprise. 4) to fall or collapse. 5) DOOM, GLOOM; a big (and often bad) revelation. 5) murmur; whisper or mumble between two people.
gatari = with a bang, clash, bump, or thud
gatsu gatsu/gatu gatu = gobble food (see also hau hau, paku) gaya = excited crowd sound
gebo = throwing up gefu = belch, burp
geho = cough (see also goho, kehen, kon, koho) gen = faint, dizzy.
gennari = 1) exhausted; weary; sickly. 2) dejectedly; disheartened; low-spirited; miserable; depressed.
geppu = belch; burp
gerin = ? squash, step? [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)]
geshi geshi = not sure about this. At times it seems to be a wiping sound like goshi ; at others either a squashing or rustling sound. Maybe a general cloth sound?
geso (ゲソ) = Tonigobe guess: GLOOM. Feeling down, low spirit. [Contributor: Seiki. Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki].
gi (ギ) = 1) tension, literally and figuratively: A) the creaking sound of something taut or tight, such as a rope, drying leather, a door hinge, bed springs, etc..; B) an uneasy, tense atmosphere; tension; uneasiness. [Contributor: Seiki. Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki].
gi, gii, giit- (ギいっ) = bed creak, or creaks in general. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
gi gi, giiee = sounds Kurama's plants (and other evil plants) make. (for other menacing sounds see go go go and uzo uzo)
gichi, gichi- (ギチっ) = 1) ? squelch, squishy wet sound. 2) from gicchiri (ぎっちり), a creaking or squeezing sound, signifying the tightness of something. (like the tautness of a rope.) [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie].
giku, gikuri = 1) surprise, scared, nervous, startle, shock (see also biku, piku). 2) slightly irked, vexed, alarmed.
gin = glare, stare at (see also giro)
gin, gin gin = 1) twitch or throb from tension. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki]. 2) to throb or resound from pain or tension. [Ref: Goo online dictionary.]
gira = twinkle, shine, glint (see also kira, kiran) giri = per Humpty, an expression of being bound tight
giri giri = scratching, grinding, more vigorous than kiri (see also bari bari) giri giri = at the limit, to have no time or space to spare
giro = glare, stare at (see also gin)
gishi = creaking, squeaking sound of wood or a bed (see also kishi) gisu gisu = 1) strained atmosphere. 2) thin and bony.
Gitai-go = not a sound effect, but the Japanese word for onomatopoeia, or sound effects. go = 1) An impact sound. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa]. 2) rumble, roar. (see go go go go…).
go go go go… = 1) general menace, a threatening atmosphere. (for other menacing sounds, see gi gi and uzo uzo). 2) a rumbling sound, as in an earthquake. (see goto). [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie].
gobu, gobugobu = the sound of watery depths; an underwater sound: glub, glup, gloop?. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.]
gochin = impact. W-san: "Another comical collision sound." (see also gashan, gashin)
gochu = wet sucking sounds; impact (go) + suck sound (chu). (see also buchu.) [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
gofu = cough
goho, gohon = a deep, wet cough, also vomiting up water (see also geho, gofu, kehen, kon, koho)
goki-, gokin, gokit = according to Humpty: 1) breaking a bone [gokit, gokin, bokin, pokin]; 2) crack (disjoint) knuckles [gokit, bokit]; 3) struck hard [gokit, gokin, goin]. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi]. 4) flash. [Contributor: Maluna @ MangaHelpers. Ref: Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro. ]
goku, gokun, gokuri = gulp, swallow (see also kokun)
gokyun = hard gulp or swallow; [goku] gulp + [kyun] squeeze. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
gon, gon- (ゴン、ゴンッ) = thud, slam, bang, pound, bonk. (i.e. like pounding a fist on a table). [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]
gonyo, gonyo gonyo = mumble, mutter, murmur, whisper. [Ref: Suki Suki Mio-chan by DECOppachi]
gopo, gopot, gopu, goput (ごぷっ) = 1) the sound of a container being filled up with thick liquid; 2) the sound of air bubbles floating up and popping in the air (like a boiling scene in slow motion); 3) glubbing, gurgling sound. (Humpty SFX: Burble) [Contributor: Humpty. Ref:
♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi]
goooo = 1) a roar. Can be a fire sound, often used for Hiei's fire attacks (see also bo, guooo, po). 2) a howl, as in wind. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa]. 3) a drawn-out moaning or groaning sound. [Contributor: takadai_no_tora. Ref: Inuyasha.]
gori, gori gori = stronger variation of “kori.” 1) crunch, scrape, or grind (softer action than gori): a) crunch, as in eating. K-san: "Pori pori is the quietest crunching. Pori pori is for cookies; bari bari is for chips. Kori kori is for broccoli and asparagus." (see also bari, pari, pori); b) scraping, scratching. 2) kneading something elastic (per Humpty). 3) stiffen, harden, swell. (see kori). goro goro = 1) purr purr. 2) rumble rumble, as in thunder.
goro, goron = 1) rolling over; tumbling down. Often used when something heavy is rolling, or when something is rolling heavily. 2) purring.
gosha, gosha gosha (ごしゃごしゃ) = 1) jumbled; messy; disarray. 2) stroking (as with a penis); possible variation of “goshi”. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado]
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goshi, goshin = 1) scrubbing, rubbing, wiping (see also koshi). 2) used to indicate something reaching or exceeding beyond its limits. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
goshu, goshut (ごしゅ、ごしゅっ) = stroking (as with a penis); possible variation of “goshi”. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado]
goso = rummage, rustle
goto, goto goto, goton = more rumbling, clatter, noise… perhaps muffled (ex. used when inside a train) [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado] [Ref: Yarase by Isutoshi].
goun, gou-n = 1) the sound of a washing machine. Really. At least, we've seen it used for that specifically by two different doujinshikas. The sound of a dryer, however, is guon (see the difference?). [Contributor: Bill the Cat]. 2) Tonigobe notes: the sound of a machine vibrating, humming, or moaning. This SFX is also used for other machine sounds, such as an elevator, copy machines, etc. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday by Saigado].
gowa gowa = stiff, rigid
gu = 1) grabbing, pulling. 2) (from the word guigui) doing something forcefully, continuously (i.e. pulling hard, gulping, drinking, humping) (see also gaba, gui, gyu). 3) a forceful, zestful, spirited, or animated movement, often used when giving a ‘thumbs up’ sign. 4) uneasiness, fear, anxiety, concern; taken from the On reading of “虞” (asore). [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]. gu = 1) what you sound like when you're sleeping (see also supigu, ku, suka, suya, gussuri.) Gu and ku are similar to zzzzz. Supigu is peaceful sleep. K-san says "it's sort of a whistling sound." 2) stomach growling (see also ku, kyururu).
gubi, gubi gubi = 1) a strong twitch of flinch due to a mild surprise, emphasis [gu] + twitch or contraction [bi(ku)]. 2a) gulping; 2b) gulping due to a mild surprise. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado]. [Ref: Anekata by Nao Kokonoki]. 3) The resonating sound that the throat makes while drinking liquor, etc. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa] [Ref: Goo Dictionary]
gubu, gubu gubu = 1) the sound rinsing one’s mouth. 2) impact sound: forceful movement [gu] + impact [bu]. [Ref: D.L. Action 37 by Digital Lover (Nakajima Yuka)]
gucha = smashing, crushing (see also gusha)
guchi guchi = wet sound? twisting sound? We're not sure.
gucho, gucho gucho = 1) soppy, soaking; alternative to “guchu” 2) combination of gu [doing something forcefully] + choro or chu [soppy wet sucking sound]. [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)]
guchu, guchu guchu = 1) combination of [gu] (doing something forcefully) + [choro or chu] (soppy wet sucking sound). [Ref: Boshi-kan by Papiko Hiura]. 2) Drenching, squashy [Contributor: Humpty. Ref. ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi]. 3) Squash, squish. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
gude, gude gude (ぐでぐで) = 1) dead drunk. 2) same as guden guden guden guden (ぐでんぐでん) = 1) dead drunk; blind drunk; really plastered.
gugu, gugut (ぐぐっ) = 1) close fist tightly; clench fist; clench. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure]. 2) [not sure of this one] [Ref: Love, Comedy Style by Masashi Yanagi]. 3) shake, tremble, unsteady, reeling (from the word “guratsuku” ぐらつく). [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.].
gui = a forceful movement, such as: 1) grab (see also gaba, gu, gyu). 2) gulp. 3) rub, press. 4) stretch.
guiiiin = possibly a screeching, or loud squeaking sound, as with wheels of a heavy machine is making a forceful stop. Used when a crane or lift was moving a large mecha into place. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
guju, gujuu = 1) sobbing; possibly a stronger action than “kusu”. 2) emphasis [gu] + tearing, welling [ju]. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
guko = gu [strong] + ko [soft impact sound]. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado]. gukun = per humpty: Tsukino Jyougi original SFX: gu [strong] + kun [twitch, jerk / pull, tug]. Tonigobe's best guess from the action involved: gu [strong] + chikuchiku [type of prickling pain]; or gu [strong] + kuraku [pleasure & pain]; or gu [strong] + ku [suffering, pain, hardship...]. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref. ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi].
gun = Tonigobe guess: a forceful movement, like zoom. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
gun- (ぐんっ) = Tilting (as in a pelvis). [Contributor: Humpty. Ref. ♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi]. gun gun = steadily
guni, gunii (ぐにいっ) = 1) knead, rub or massage hard; stronger action than kuni. (see kuni). 2) forceful movement (such as, press or push) [gu] + soft, squishy, repulsive sensation or insertion [ni]. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie.] [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.].
gunya = sudden mental realization
gunya gunya = 1) flabby, limp, soft, flexible; 2) wavy, bending, warped, distorted…
gunu, gunu gunu = 1) doing something forcefully [gu] + slimy, smooth insertion [nu]. 2) wipe, swab, mop. (see nugu). [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie].
gunyu, gunyuuu = 1) plunging in deep; doing something forcefully [gu] + pressing or inserting [nyu]. [Ref: Boshi-kan by Papiko Hiura]. 2) knead, rub, massage.
guon = the sound of a dryer. For the sound of a washing machine, see goun
guooo = 1) a roar. Can be a fire sound, often used for Hiei's fire attacks (Cf. bo, goooo, po). gupo-, gupot, gupot! (ぐぽっ！) = 1) plunge, jam, thrust, stick like gouging. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure]. (Tonigobe SFX: gapuk! gupok!). 2) also used, as far as I can tell, as a splattering, splashing sound; emphasis [gu] + wet splatter or drip [po]. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
gupu = 1) doing something forcefully [gu] + the soft, resistive sensation of flesh [pu]. [Ref: Rori-Ana by Moku Ujiie]. 2) shove. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure]. (compare kupu)
gura = 1) stagger, move shakily or unsteadily (see also zuru). 2) irregular movements, lolling, indecisiveness. 3) to turn, look around.
guri, guri guri = 1) to give noogies, rub hard, grind. [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)]. 2) rubbing, kneading, or grinding in circular motion. 3) twist, turn, spin, wiggle, squirm. A variation of guru.
gurin = to rub in deep, drill. [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)]
guru, guru guru, gururu, gurururu = 1) roll and tumble, spin, turn, twirl. 2) GRRRR. Growl, growling. (see also wu). (The “rolling” of the tongue or throat when growling.) [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki].
gusha = squeeze, grab, crush (see also gucha)
gusshori (ぐっしょり) = drenched; soaking wet; wringing; profusely. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado].
gusu, gusu gusu = 1) sobbing or sniffling. Stronger action than "kusu" or “kussun”. [Ref: Love, Comedy Style by Masashi Yanagi]. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado].
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gutta, guttari = droopy, wilted, limp. Used to describe people or plants. (see also kuta) gutto, guutto = extreme concentration, also strong emotion
guwa, gu wa (グワ) = 1) forceful, sudden movement. 2) forceful movement of the subject (lift, grab) [gu] + reaction of the object (squirm, flinch, bustle, tremble, or an emphasis of “gu” [wa]). [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki.] [Ref: Hando Herudo (1 and 2) by Kanaisei-Jitensha-Sougyou.]
guwahaha, gwahaha = evil laugh, same as bwahaha, fwahaha, gahaha
guyuru, guyururu = a rumbling, gurgling sound. (see gyuru) [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin].
guzu = whine, grumble (see also boso, busu, gyaa)
gya, gyan = a stronger action than “kya”: 1) shriek (see also kya). 2) grab (see also gaba, gyu). gyaa gyaa = whine, grumble (see also boso, busu, guzu)
gyo = shock, rattled, startled, scared, in consternation, surprise
gyu = stronger action than kyu: 1) grab, squeeze, twist, tug (see also gaba, gya, kyu). 2) packed tightly. 3) creak or squeak (leather, door, etc.). 4) fast motion (see also byu, hyu, pyu)
gyumu, gyumu- = [gyu] grab, squeeze, twist (see also gaba, gya) + [mu] ? from munyu (sound of groping)
gyun = a hard and fast motion.
gyunyu = packed tightly [gyuu] + insertion [nyu]
gyupo, gyupu = packed tightly [gyuu] + ? [pu]. [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)]. (Tonigobe SFX: JAM, PACK)
gyuru, gyururu = 1) a rumbling, gurgling sound. 2) a spinning, twirling, twisting sound. [Ref: Koe De Oshigoto! by Konno Azure].
gyuryun, kyuryun = hard, strongly [gu] + grinding [ryu]
H
NOTE: Some words or SFXs beginning with “H”, such as “Ha” or “Hu” are often
interchangeable with SFXs beginning with “F”, such as “Fa” or “Fu,” respectively. Many definitions listed under “H” may also be listed under “F”.
ha! = sound of surprise or realization. Can mean catching breath in shock or panic. ha, haa haa = panting, exhalation, sighing.
ha ha ha = laughter (masculine laughter, as opposed to ho ho ho, which is refined feminine laughter) (see also ahaha)
hagu, hagu hagu = bite, chew, munch (see also hamu) hakkiri = clear, unambiguous
hamu = 1) bite, chew, gum, gnaw, nibble, glomp, as in Lively Little Hiei-chan glomping onto a spoon (see also hagu). 2) The sound one makes when glomping onto something.
hapu = engulf or cover with mouth. [Ref: A Day In The Life by Misoka Nagatsuki]. hara hara = to fall gently, like a flower petal....
harari = 1) to fall gently, like a flower petal.... ; 2) from the word "harasu" 晴らす, meaning "to clear away, to dispell, to refresh oneself". [Ref: Sekai no Donzoko de Ai wo Sakebenai by Fuyunaga (or Huyunaga)].
hata = soft, quiet landing noise. (for a louder rattle see gata) hau hau = gobbling (see also gatsu, paku)
he, he--, heee = an expression of amazement, almost like WOW!, but not as animated he he he = heh heh heh (laugh)
hena, hena hena = worn out, exhausted, bending. (see also heto heto)
henshin = transformation (as from Tsukino Usagi to Sailor Moon). We've seen it used at least once as a sound effect.
hera hera = 1) frivolous, carefree. [Ref: Momoiro Peanuts by Tsutomu Mutsuki]. 2) an awkward smile; a flimsy smile. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
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heta = collapsing, sitting down in despair or exhaustion heto heto = worn out, exhausted. (see also hena hena) hichu = breath intake + suck
hiee = exclamation: eek, yikes
higi = stronger variation of “hiki.” cramping, spasm, convulsion, twitch.
higu = stronger variation of “hiku.” 1) shaking unsteadily, with muscles contracting both slow [hiku] + fast [kun]; 2) generally used as a "shaking" SFX, it expresses the hard and fast
contraction of muscles when provoked. (see hiku) hiii, hiiie = shriek
hihiin = high-pitched whinny, as of a horse hiki = cramping, spasm, convulsion, twitch.
hiku, hiku hiku = shaking, as with anger or sobs (compare to shiku) hiku, hikku = 1) hiccup. 2) sniffling, crying.
hiku, hikuhiku, hikun = 1) shaking unsteadily, with muscles contracting both slow [hiku] + fast [kun]; 2) generally used as a "shaking" SFX, it expresses the hard and fast contraction of muscles when provoked (see also bikun, biku, pikun, piku)
hira = open, reveal. Used when unfolding, opening, or unsealing something. (see also hira, pira) hira, hira hira = flutter. (see also bira bira)
hiri hiri = continuous pain or irritation, stinging pain, smart
hishi = a soft, impact sound. (see/compare bishi) [Ref: Koisuru Ni-so by Shido Daisuke] hiso hiso = 1) quietly 2) whisper
hita hita = 1) the sound of hitting water repeatedly; lapping (against, on, toward); the way water surges forward, gradually drawing near. 2) adhering. 3) prompt, smooth, speedy, immediately, quickly; hastily. 4) precisely, exactly, neatly, sharp, just. 5) steadily, gradually. 6) lightly submerging something in water; pickling. [Ref: Rikai-chan (a browser tool) and Goo]. 7) waver, shake, to come in waves. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin].
hiya hiya = fear, worry
hn = huh, hrumph, humph., hm
ho = 1) moved (to tears), be touched, sentimental. 2) smile. [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki]. ho ho ho = laughter, specifically, refined feminine laughter. (see also ahahaha, ha ha ha for masculine laughter)
hoisatto, arayotto = K-san: "These are used when one is doing some physical task and finishing it easily. One uses either or both of them at a time."
hoka hoka = 1) warmth, heat (internal or external). 2) hot, steamy food. honobono = peaceful, harmonious, tranquil
hooo = wind
hote hote = toddle toddle (see also tote)
howawaaan, howawa-n (ホワワーン) = Used during Mikoto’s artificial respiration lesson, when she was giving Kei mouth-to-mouth as an example. Ho [blow/breath of air] + wa [puffing] + waaa [longer puff or blow] + n [stop or cessation of action]. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.]
hu (fu) = 1) a slight, sudden movement, sound or waft of air; woosh. [Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki].
hu, hua (fu, fua) = sigh
hu hu hu = (or fu fu fu) a strange laugh. hu-e = cry, wail (see also e, miiii)
hui, huit (フイッ) = A sudden or abrupt movement. (see also fui.) [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.]
humu = hm, hrumph, humph. Normally a gruff utterance of disappointment, anger, cautious curiosity, skepticism, suspicion, etc. (see also fumu, umu).
hun = 1) huh, hrumph, humph (see hn). 2) snort; strong, nasal exhalation.
huni, huni huni = 1) grope, squeeze, squish, cop a feel. May also indicates firm movements. (see also funi, puni). [Ref: Harem x Harem by Zukiki].
hunka hunka = sniff sniff, inhale (see also nku, kunka, funka)
hunya, hunya hunya = 1) soft, limp, flabby. 2) mumbling, talking with food in mouth. 3) smoosh? squoosh? (not sure of this one). The word is also interjected when someone is poking someone else, especially in a squishy area of their body. [Ref: Love, Comedy Style by Masashi Yanagi].
hura, hura hura = 1) dizziness (see also kura). 2) wobble, totter. 3) dawdle, move aimlessly, whiffle. (see fura)
huru huru = 1) shake, tremble, shiver, quake, vibrate. [Ref: Love, Comedy Style by Masashi Yanagi]. 2) shake head (as in saying “no”) slowly. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure].
huwa, huwat = 1) friction, discord, trouble, dissension, disagreement. 2) disturbed, bothered, troubled, annoyed. [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa.].
huwa-huwa, huwari = fluffy, airy, lightness, downy, move like smoke, waft (see also fa) hya = 1) sigh; especially of contentment. (see also uhya) [Ref: Momoiro Peanuts by Tsutomu Mutsuki].
hyoi = 1) pop up, pop in, or appear suddenly. 2) quick movement such as reaching
hyoko, hyoko hyoko = 1) unsteady steps, stagger, stumble, wobble. 2) pop up, pop in, or appear suddenly.
hyu, hyun = quick movement, such as the leaps Hiei makes, or Kurama's whip moving (see also byu, gyu, pyu)
hyuuuuu = cold wind, lonely wind
I
icha icha, ichakura ichakura = displaying affection in public. K-san: "touching and carrying on." Acting spoony. ^_-
iji iji = hesitantly, reserved, timidly, servile, unable to be honest, perverse. [Ref: Hana’s Holiday Season 2 by Saigado].
ira ira = 1) fume, irritated, miffed, exasperated. 2) It's also been suggested that this is the sound of clenched or grinding teeth. 3) nervous.
iso iso = moving blithely, happily; delightedly
J
ja, jaaaa = water/liquid flowing or rushing, or any other hissing sound (see also jo, ju, zu) ja ja ja = hiss hiss hiss (such as the sound of Kurama frying something)
jaba = splash (see also shapu, zabu, and bashan, picha, pisha for smaller splashes) jabon = big splash (see also shapu, zabu, and bashan, picha, pisha for smaller splashes) jaki = glint of something sharp
jan, ja jan, jan jan = tada!
jara = Taken from the word “jarakasu” (to call for jokes), this is perhaps another fanfare of sorts, like tada (see jan), when a sight gag is introduced. Used when Kanae brings out the collar and leash for Seiji, much to Princess Remina’s approval. [Ref: PuriPuro ~ Princess Propose~ by Itouei].
ji = 1) scorch, burn. [Ref: Haken no Muuko-san by Saigado.].
ji, jiii, ji-- = 1) the sound of cicadas chirping. [Ref: Gift by Higashiyama Show]. ji, jiiiiii, jiiiin, jiiiito, jiiiton = the sound of staring, of silence, or of remaining frozen/
motionless. Often used in doujinshis to indicate that a character is moved beyond words, stunned beyond words, or just generally beyond words. (see also shiiiin) As a word, jitto emphasizes being motionless, jiitto emphasizes the duration of being still.
jiku jiku = numbness jin, jin jin = tingle, tingling.
jiro, jiro-jiro-to, jirori = a hard look. 'Jiro-jiro-to' means 'in a fixed, staring manner.'
jiri, jiri jiri = 1) something scraping on the ground. 2) Sometimes used for a character inching forward or backward. 3) Used to indicate growing impatience or running out of patience. [Ref: Koe de Oshigoto by Konno Azure.]. 4) scorching sun. 5) sound of an alarm bell.
jitabata = 1) flail one's arms and legs (or one's tail, in the case of 'The Mermaid Princess' ) (compare to dotabata for running around in confusion). 2) (kick and) struggle (in vain). 3) wriggle.
jito = 1) stare, stare down at. 2) skeptical, to look at with skepticism. [Contributor: Seiki. Ref: Inukami by Mari Matsuzawa, Mamizu Arisawa, and Kanna Wakatsuki].
jiwa, jiwa jiwa = 1) slowly but steadily. 2) liquid appearing or slowly, steadily coming out, such as tears welling up or pre-cum appearing.
jo, jobo, joro = water/liquid flowing or pouring (see also dara dara, jobo, jururu, zururu) jobo jobo, jubobobo = water/liquid flowing or pouring (see also dara dara, jobo jobo, joro joro, jururu, zururu). [Ref: Muv-Luv Unlimited by Âge and Tomo Hirokawa].
jori jori = apparently hard shaving or scraping sounds. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin]. (compare jiri, zori, zari)
joro joro = water/liquid flowing or pouring (see also dara dara, jururu, zururu)
jowa, jowaa, jowawa, joawawawa = a spraying, or liquid gushing, action. a stronger action than “showa” (see also showa)
ju = fluid, liquid, juice, sap, secretion
jubo = Sloppy sound, like walking in quagmire or melting snow. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref:
♭37℃ by Tsukino Jyougi].
jubu = Another sloppy sound. (see jubo, jupu)
jugo, jugogo = Possibly an artist original SFX: 1) juicy, squashy [ju] + forceful movement [go]; or 2) forceful movement out [ju] + forceful movement in [go]. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin].
juku juku = 1) ooze. 2) wet, damp. [Ref: Gift by Higashiyama Show] [Ref: Goo Dictionary]. jupo, jupot = juicy, squashy [ju] + in or out [po]. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure]. (Tonigobe SFXs: jupok! joop!)
jupu, juput = juicy fucking/shoving sound. [Contributor: Humpty. Ref: Puberty Crazies by Konno Azure]. (Tonigobe SFXs: jupuk! joop!)
juru, jururu = 1) slurp with a lot of drool; drool (see also dara dara, jo, zururu) (tonigobe SFX: shlurrp); 2) very wet, sopping wet, gushing, drooling. (Tonigobe SFX: joosy). 3) dragging sound; as in cloth or material being pulled away from the body. [Ref: Bête Obscene by Tenjiku Rounin].
jururi = 1) slurp; the SFX for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. As stimulated for the desire for food). 2) drool. [Ref: Gift by Higashiyama Show]. [Ref: Rikaichan].
juwa = 1) Very wet, immense wetness. Possibly from a combination of: Kun reading of 濡 meaning "get wet, damp, make love" + Kun reading of 夥 meaning "immense, tremendous". 2) juicy, flowing liquid. Such as when you pop a gyoza in your mouth and the juices from the broth (and saliva) start to flow. [Ref: Mai-HiME doujin, High Class Soap Girl, Mai-chan by Ripe1 Egg].
jyowa = see jowa