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Sound & Noise

ぎいぎい

gii-gii

Prolonged creaking, squeaking

A drawn-out, high-pitched creaking — an old gate swinging, rusty hinges, or a rocking chair. More strained than gishi-gishi.

💡Opening an old gate — 'The iron gate swung open gii-gii.'

Example

古い門がぎいぎいと開いた。

The old gate opened gii-gii.

Quiz yourself

The rusty swing made a ___ sound every time it moved.

錆びたブランコが動くたびに○○と音がした。

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