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ざぱーん

zapaan

Crashing wave

The dramatic crash of a large ocean wave hitting rocks or shore. A powerful, refreshing sound.

💡Waves crashing on a rocky shore — 'The waves hit the rocks with a zapaan.'

Example

波がざぱーんと岩に打ちつけた。

The wave crashed zapaan against the rocks.

Quiz yourself

The ocean waves ___ crashed against the seawall.

海の波が防波堤に○○と打ちつけた。

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