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Sound & Noise

がたぴし

gatapishi

Creaking and rattling

An old structure making multiple creaking and rattling sounds, with different parts moving and protesting. A chorus of old, worn noises.

💡Used for old wooden houses in wind, rickety doors, aging vehicles, or dilapidated furniture.

Example

古い家が風でがたぴしと音を立てた。

The old house creaked and rattled in the wind.

Quiz yourself

The old wooden bridge went ___ as we crossed it.

古い木の橋を渡ると___と音がした。

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