Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of ゴゴゴゴ
Reading:
Voice sample:
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.
日本語で読む
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.
日本語で読む
「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).
日本語で読む
背景効果や状況描写に使う。
Trap for English Speakers
Not an actual sound in English.
日本語で読む
英語の効果音にはない独特な表現。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
ボス登場、ゴゴゴゴゴ…
The boss appears—GOGOGOGO...
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