Japanese symbol for “clattering”
ガタガタ
ガタガタ
Romaji: gatagata
rattling; clattering
In Japanese, clattering is ガタガタ (gatagata).
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Meanings
- adv, adv-to, vs rattling; clattering
- adv, adv-to, vs trembling; shivering; quaking; wobbling; swaying
- adv, adv-to, vs whining; grumbling; griping; bellyaching
- adj-na, adj-no rickety; shaky; wobbly; decrepit; ramshackle; broken down
Written forms: —. Readings: ガタガタ、がたがた.
Other Japanese words for “clattering”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| カタカタ | カタカタ katakata | clattering; rattling |
| ガタゴト | ガタゴト gatagoto | rattling; clattering |
| かたっと | かたっと katatto | clattering; (with a) clunk |
| カチカチ | カチカチ kachikachi | chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; clicking |
| カランカラン | カランカラン karankaran | clank-clank; clang-clang; clattering |
See also: Chinese symbol for “clattering”.
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