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Category Archives: Onomatopoeia
Sound Effect: Pika Pika
Pika Pika: What “Pikachu” is based on. Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 5
Seven tips to conclude “How To Read Manga Better.” Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 4
The little things add up to big progress in reading manga better. Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 3
Vocabulary is measured in words, not kanji alone. Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 2
Part 2: Get The Hang Of Grammar Continue reading
Sound Effect: bari bari
バリバリ (baribari) This is one of the broadest Japanese sound effects. There are four main situations in which it is used: When eating something like potato chips When something is being scratched When something is being ripped When electricity crackles … Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 1
If you want to truly enjoy manga, learn verbal sound effects. Continue reading