Japanese symbol for “whiz”
ぴゅう
ぴゅう
Romaji: pyuu
whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh; whistling sound
In Japanese, whiz is ぴゅう (pyuu).
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Meanings
- adv-to whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh; whistling sound
Written forms: —. Readings: ぴゅう、ぴゅん、ピュウッ、ピュー.
Other Japanese words for “whiz”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 唸る | うなる unaru | to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to whiz |
| ブーン | ブーン buun | whoosh; woosh; whiz |
| シューシュー | シューシュー shuushuu | hiss; fizz; woosh |
| しゅー | しゅー shuu | hiss; swish; whoosh |
See also: Chinese symbol for “whiz”.
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