ぴゅう

adverb taking the 'to' particle

whiz; swoosh; whoosh

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

• 弾だん丸がんが耳みみ元もとをぴゅうと通とおり過すぎた。

  A bullet whizzed past my ear.

• 矢やがぴゅんと飛とんでいった。

  The arrow flew off with a swoosh.