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Sound & Noise

ごとんごとん

goton-goton

Rhythmic rumbling of wheels

The deep, steady sound of heavy wheels rolling, especially train wheels on tracks. Conveys the reassuring cadence of rail travel.

💡Used for the rhythmic sound of trains, heavy carts, or large wheels rolling along.

Example

夜行列車がごとんごとんと走る音を聞きながら眠りについた。

I fell asleep listening to the rhythmic rumbling of the night train.

Quiz yourself

The old train went ___ through the countryside at night.

古い列車が夜に___と田舎を走っていた。

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