[Read Aloud] A Fun List of Onomatopoeia: Enjoy the World of Sounds

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Have you ever felt your heart dance at onomatopoeic expressions like “pon-pon,” “gata-gata,” “mogu-mogu,” or “suya-suya”? The charm of onomatopoeia is how just sprinkling it into your words makes your expressions feel much more vivid.

This time, we’ll introduce a list of fun onomatopoeia you can use to add accents to everyday language and enrich your writing.

You’re sure to discover plenty of expressions you use without thinking that will make you smile when you see them anew!

[Read Aloud] A Fun List of Onomatopoeia! Enjoy the World of Sounds (11–20)

Kera-kera (giggling/laughing)

There are various onomatopoeic words that convey how people laugh.

For example, words like “geragera” (loud guffaw) and “kusukusu” (soft chuckle).

“Kerakera” is another onomatopoeia for laughing, evoking a light, carefree laugh.

It also conveys the atmosphere of children laughing together in high-pitched voices.

It’s interesting that, even though they all mean “to laugh,” changing the onomatopoeia changes the scene it evokes.

It’s said that “kerakera” actually comes from the croaking of frogs.

Indeed, the loud, lively sound of a frog’s “kero kero” resembles the feel of bursting into hearty laughter.

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In conclusion

Onomatopoeia is a treasure trove of wordplay and an excellent communication tool.

By encountering the fun expressions of sound-imitating and mimicry words, you’ll develop a richer expressive ability.

Incorporating onomatopoeia into your writing and conversation will convey your feelings and scenes more vividly to others.

By all means, try using it in your daily life while enjoying the process.