Japanese meaning of ゴゴゴゴ
Reading:
ごごごご (gogogogo)
English Translation:
rumble, menacing atmosphere
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes an ominous rumbling or the feeling of heavy, intense atmosphere before something big happens.
地響きや不穏な空気、圧倒的な迫力。
Cultural Context:
Very famous from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, used for tense build-up.
「ジョジョの奇妙な冒険」の“ゴゴゴゴ”は伝説級。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as a manga background effect (no verb needed).
Trap for English Speakers
Not an actual sound in English.
Example
Basic Example
ボス登場、ゴゴゴゴゴ…
The boss appears—GOGOGOGO...