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ごんごん

gon-gon

Heavy, dull pounding

A low, resonant banging sound — a heavy door being pounded on, a large bell being struck, or hammering on thick metal.

💡Pounding on a heavy door — 'Someone was banging gon-gon on the front door.'

Example

玄関のドアをごんごん叩いている。

Someone is pounding gon-gon on the front door.

Quiz yourself

The repairman ___ banged on the pipe to check for blockage.

修理工がパイプを○○と叩いて詰まりを確認した。

doorhomemetalnightoffice
Intermediate