ずんずん
Meanings
1
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes something progressing or moving forward at a fast, steady pace, often with a sense of momentum. Common with verbs like 進む, 歩く, 増える.
He went on ahead rapidly.
New buildings are going up one after another.
2
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Onomatopoeic use for a deep, resonant, rhythmic sound, such as a drum or heavy footsteps. Often used with と.
The booming sound of the drums echoed.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がずんずん進むto advance rapidly and steadily
He advanced steadily and without hesitation.
- ずんずんと〈物〉を打つto strike something with a deep, booming sound
The deep booming sound of drums being struck echoed around.
- 〈人〉がずんずん歩くto walk briskly and steadily
The children walked briskly along the mountain path.
- 〈数〉がずんずん増えるto increase rapidly and steadily
The number of participants is steadily increasing.