ガシャン

interjection, adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb

crash; smash; bang

Onomatopoeic word for a loud, sudden impact sound, like something heavy breaking or colliding. Often used with と as an adverb or as an interjection.

• ガシャンと大おおきな音おとがして、窓まどガラスが割われた。

  With a loud crash, the window glass shattered.

• 車くるまが壁かべにガシャンとぶつかった。

  The car smashed into the wall with a bang.