スンスン

Meanings

1

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

sniffing; sniffling

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Mimetic word for the sound or action of repeatedly sniffing, often when crying or with a runny nose.

で

鼻はな

が

詰つ

まっ

て

、

スンスン

し

て

いる

。

My nose is stuffy from a cold, and I keep sniffing.

ぐすぐす
ぐすぐす describes a heavier, more congested sniffling or sobbing sound, while スンスン is lighter and more repetitive.

Mimetic word derived from the sound of sniffing. The exact origin is uncertain.