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Sound & Noise

どかどか

doka-doka

Heavy stomping / barging in

The loud, inconsiderate sound of heavy footsteps, especially when barging into a place rudely.

💡Rowdy guests bursting through the door — 'They came in doka-doka without even knocking.'

Example

彼はどかどかと部屋に入ってきた。

He barged doka-doka into the room.

Quiz yourself

The movers came ___ up the stairs with the heavy furniture.

引っ越し業者が重い家具を持って○○と階段を上がってきた。

stompingbargingrudeheavyfootsteps
Intermediate