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Sound & Noise

どどど

do-do-do

Rumbling stampede

A deep, thundering rumble of many heavy footsteps or a large mass moving. Conveys overwhelming force approaching.

💡A herd of horses galloping past — 'The ground shook with a do-do-do as they charged.'

Example

大勢の人がどどどと階段を駆け下りた。

A crowd of people ran do-do-do down the stairs.

Quiz yourself

We could hear the ___ of running feet coming down the hallway.

廊下を走る足音が○○と聞こえた。

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Intermediate