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Sound & Noise

ばちばち

bachi-bachi

Crackling of fire or static

The rapid popping and crackling sound of a fire burning, static electricity sparking, or fireworks going off in succession.

💡Used for campfire crackling, static sparks, oil splattering in a pan, or small fireworks.

Example

焚き火がばちばちと音を立てて燃えている。

The campfire crackled and popped as it burned.

Quiz yourself

The bonfire was ___ sending sparks into the night sky.

焚き火が___と火花を散らしながら燃えていた。

firecracklingsparkingstaticpopping
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