Tag Archives: Sound Effects

Colloquialisms: Uro Uro

Posted on July 5, 2010 by J Sensei

ウロウロ (uro uro) “Uro uro” is not, technically, a sound effect. It can be written in hiragana rather than katakana as うろうろ because it is a native Japanese colloquialism. However, to differentiate it as a colloquialism, it is often written … Continue reading →

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Sound Effect: Pika Pika

Posted on July 4, 2010 by J Sensei

Pika Pika: What “Pikachu” is based on. Continue reading →

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How To Read Manga Better, Part 5

Posted on July 4, 2010 by J Sensei

Seven tips to conclude “How To Read Manga Better.” Continue reading →

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How To Read Manga Better, Part 4

Posted on July 2, 2010 by J Sensei

The little things add up to big progress in reading manga better. Continue reading →

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How To Read Manga Better, Part 3

Posted on June 30, 2010 by J Sensei

Vocabulary is measured in words, not kanji alone. Continue reading →

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How To Read Manga Better, Part 2

Posted on June 29, 2010 by J Sensei

Part 2: Get The Hang Of Grammar Continue reading →

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Sound Effect: bari bari

Posted on June 28, 2010 by J Sensei

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 →

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How To Read Manga Better, Part 1

Posted on June 28, 2010 by J Sensei

If you want to truly enjoy manga, learn verbal sound effects. Continue reading →

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