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Quiz for
December (Shiwasu)
Q:
Which Japanese sound word matches this illustration best?
Recent Posts
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What’s the Difference Between “Ufufu” and “Wahaha” in Japanese?
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What Is “Dota Bata”? The Japanese Sound of Chaos, Commotion, and Frantic Movement
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What’s the Difference Between “Hiso Hiso” and “Koso Koso” in Japanese?
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What Is “Koso Koso”? The Japanese Sound of Sneaking, Whispering, and Moving in Secret
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What Is “Gan Gan”? The Japanese Sound of Intensity, Pain, and Momentum
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What Is “Wahaha”? The Japanese Sound of Loud, Bursting Laughter
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