Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of ドカン
Reading:
Voice sample:
どかん (dokan)
English Translation:
boom, bang, kaboom
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes a loud, explosive sound—an explosion, big impact, or crash.
日本語で読む
爆発音や大きな衝撃、激しいクラッシュの音。
Cultural Context:
Classic for explosions and finishing moves in manga/anime battles.
日本語で読む
爆発や必殺技の決まるシーンで定番の効果音。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as a sound effect or interjection; “ドカンと爆発” (“explodes with a bang”).
日本語で読む
効果音や感嘆詞的に使う。動詞の前に副詞としても。
Trap for English Speakers
Not “do can.”
日本語で読む
英語の“can”とは無関係。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
パンチが決まってドカンと大爆発！
He landed a punch—BOOM!
Example 2Applied Example
巨大ロボ同士の激突で「ドカン！」
A giant robot clash ended with a massive impact.
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