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ひゅんひゅん

hyun-hyun

Whooshing through air

The sharp, whistling sound of objects cutting through the air at speed, like a swinging sword, a whip, or thrown objects.

💡Used for swords swinging, ropes whipping, arrows flying, or objects thrown with speed.

Example

彼は竹刀をひゅんひゅんと振り回して素振りの練習をした。

He swung the bamboo sword through the air with a whooshing sound during practice.

Quiz yourself

The samurai's blade cut through the air ___ during the demonstration.

侍の刀が演武中に___と空を切った。

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