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Nature & Environment

さらさら

sara-sara

Babbling brook flowing gently

The soothing, continuous sound of a shallow stream flowing over pebbles and sand. One of the most calming nature sounds in Japanese.

💡Picnicking by a creek — 'The stream was flowing sara-sara beside us.'

Example

小川がさらさらと流れている。

The brook flows sara-sara over the stones.

Quiz yourself

A clear stream ___ flowed through the peaceful mountain valley.

澄んだ小川が静かな山の谷を○○と流れていた。

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Intermediate