Translation guide
The sound a dog makes. In Japanese, the most common onomatopoeia is ワンワン (wan wan), but other variations exist depending on the dog's size or context.
To express the sound of a dog barking, either as an imitation or in storytelling.
The standard Japanese onomatopoeia for a dog's bark. Used for medium to large dogs. Can be repeated for multiple barks.
犬がワンワン吠えている。
The dog is barking woof woof.
A single bark sound. Often used when a dog barks once.
犬がワンと吠えた。
The dog barked with a woof.
A high-pitched bark, typical of small dogs or puppies. Similar to 'yap yap' in English.
子犬がキャンキャン鳴いている。
The puppy is yapping.
An alternative onomatopoeia, sometimes used in children's books or to represent a deeper bark. Less common than ワンワン.
絵本には犬がバウバウと鳴くと書いてある。
The picture book says the dog goes 'bow wow'.