Translation guide
The sound made by frogs, ravens, or similar animals, or a rough, hoarse voice in humans.
The characteristic sound made by frogs.
Onomatopoeia for the croaking of frogs, especially the common Japanese frog (アマガエル). This is the most typical sound.
The harsh, low sound made by ravens or crows.
Onomatopoeia for the cawing or croaking of crows and ravens. This is the standard representation.
A rough, harsh, or low voice, as if croaking.
夜になると、田んぼからゲロゲロとカエルの鳴き声が聞こえる。
At night, you can hear the croaking of frogs from the rice paddies.
Another onomatopoeia for frog croaking, often perceived as slightly higher-pitched or cuter than ゲロゲロ.
I found a frog croaking by the pond.
Onomatopoeia for a deeper, more guttural croaking, like that of a bullfrog (ウシガエル).
The bullfrog was croaking loudly.
The crow flew away, croaking.
A variant onomatopoeia for a louder, more raucous croaking, often used for larger birds or when emphasizing the noise.
The crows have been croaking noisily since morning.
A hoarse or husky voice. This is the most common term for a voice that sounds rough or strained.
I've got a croaking voice because of a cold.
A faint, cracked, or husky voice. Similar to しわがれ声 but often implies a weaker or more broken sound.
He started speaking in a croaking voice out of nervousness.
A hoarse, rough voice, often with a connotation of being unrefined or naturally gruff. Can be used for a croaking quality.
His speaking voice is always a croak.