also: からっから
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
parched; bone-dry; dried-up
Describes something extremely dry, often with a sense of being completely devoid of moisture. Common with 喉 (throat) or objects like soil.
喉がからからに乾いた。
My throat is parched.
からからの土に水を
I water the bone-dry soil.
na-adjective
Used for containers or spaces that are completely empty, often with a sense of echoing hollowness. Less common than the dryness sense.
貯金箱がからからだ。
The piggy bank is completely empty.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Mimics a light, dry rattling or clattering sound, like small hard objects hitting each other.
小石がからからと音を立てた。
The pebbles made a rattling sound.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
laughing loudly; roaring with laughter
Describes a hearty, unrestrained laugh, often with a sense of echoing or booming. Typically used with 笑う.
彼はからからと笑った。
He laughed loudly.