also: ぴゅん · ぴゅうっ
adverb taking the 'to' particle
Mimetic word for a sharp, high-pitched sound of something cutting through air quickly, like a bullet, arrow, or fast-moving object. Often used with と.
See also: ビュービュー
A bullet whizzed past my ear.
The arrow flew off with a swoosh.
Katakana spelling, common in manga and emphatic contexts.
Variant with a sharper, shorter ending.
Katakana variant with a clipped, emphatic ending.
Onomatopoeic; the sound imitates a high-pitched, fast-moving object through air.