Translation guide
Describes a sudden, jarring stop, landing, or collision, often with a physical impact or abrupt change. In Japanese, this is expressed through onomatopoeia and mimetic words that capture the sound and sensation of a bump.
To describe a vehicle, person, or object coming to an abrupt halt or landing with a bump, often with a physical jolt.
An onomatopoeic adverb describing a heavy, thudding impact or landing. Often used for something heavy falling or landing with a bump.
彼はソファにドスンと座った。
He sat down on the sofa with a bump.
An onomatopoeic adverb for a sudden, rattling bump or jolt, often used for vehicles like trains or cars stopping abruptly.
電車がガタンと止まった。
The train stopped with a bump.
A lighter, more general onomatopoeia for a bump or thud. Can be used for knocking, bumping into something, or a sudden stop.
車がドンと縁石にぶつかった。
The car hit the curb with a bump.
Similar to ドスンと but often implies a heavier, more solid impact, like a large object falling.
大きな箱が床にドシンと落ちた。
The big box fell to the floor with a bump.
To describe accidentally colliding with an object or person with a bump.
The most common verb for bumping into something or someone. Can be used for both intentional and accidental collisions.
彼は壁にぶつかった。
He bumped into the wall.
Combines the onomatopoeia ドンと with the verb ぶつかる to emphasize the bump sound or impact.
人とドンとぶつかった。
I bumped into someone with a bump.
To describe a road, path, or journey that is uneven and causes bumping movements.
A mimetic word describing a rattling, bumpy motion, often used for rough roads or a shaky ride.
道がガタガタで、車が揺れた。
The road was bumpy, and the car shook.
Describes an uneven, bumpy surface, like a road with potholes or a rough terrain.
ドスンと implies a heavy, dull thud (like a person sitting heavily). ガタンと suggests a rattling, mechanical bump (like a train stopping). ドンと is a more general, lighter bump sound. Choose based on the weight and context of the impact.
彼はベッドにドスンと倒れ込んだ。
He collapsed onto the bed with a bump.
エレベーターがガタンと止まった。
The elevator stopped with a bump.
彼はテーブルにドンと手を置いた。
He put his hand on the table with a bump.
デコボコの道を歩くのは大変だ。
Walking on a bumpy road is tough.