Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of バキッ
Reading:
Voice sample:
ばきっ (baki)
English Translation:
crack, snap, whack
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes the sound of something snapping, cracking, or breaking forcefully (bone, wood, etc).
日本語で読む
骨や木が折れる、何かが激しく壊れる音。
Cultural Context:
Used in manga for bone-cracking punches, weapon breaks, etc.
日本語で読む
骨折、武器が折れる、強打などの描写で多用。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as a sound effect or interjection; “バキッと折れる” (“snaps/cracks”).
日本語で読む
効果音、感嘆詞的や動詞の前に副詞的に。
Trap for English Speakers
Not “Baki” the anime title (though related).
日本語で読む
格闘漫画タイトル「バキ」と混同注意。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
バキッと骨が折れる音がした。
There was a loud snap as the bone broke.
Example 2Applied Example
悪役のアゴをバキッ！と粉砕。
He shattered the villain’s jaw with a single punch.
Quick check
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