Onomaru: Japanese Onomatopoeia

Japanese onomatopoeia are everywhere in everyday conversation, manga, and anime, yet textbooks rarely teach them. Onomaru helps you learn the sound-symbolic words that make Japanese come alive. Learn giongo, giseigo, and gitaigo through clear explanations, illustrated example sentences, pronunciation audio, and listening practice. Compare similar sounds such as ころころ and ごろごろ, then hear how each one works in context. WHAT YOU GET • 144 Japanese onomatopoeia covering voices, sounds, textures, feelings, movement, and daily life • 432 illustrated example sentences that make each nuance easier to remember • Japanese pronunciation and example-sentence audio • English or Vietnamese translations with optional translated audio • Search, filters by word type and a personal list of remembered words • Passive listening practice for easy review • Works offline with no account required MADE FOR • Learners who want vocabulary beyond the textbook • Manga and anime fans who want to understand the onomatopoeia they read and hear • Anyone who wants their Japanese to sound more natural FREE TO START Start with 30 complete words for free. One Full Access purchase unlocks all 144 words, all 432 illustrated examples, and longer listening queues. There is no subscription and nothing to renew. Learn the words textbooks leave out, and start hearing the difference between similar Japanese sounds.