adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun
Onomatopoeic word for a loud, heavy impact or explosion sound. Often used adverbially with と.
Oh my God!; What a shock!
Manga slang interjection expressing shock, dismay, or sudden realization. Often used humorously or dramatically.
The door slammed shut with a bang.
I hit my head and it went 'wham'.
Oh no! I forgot my wallet.
I was shocked when I saw my test score.
Most common katakana spelling for the onomatopoeic/mimetic word.
Hiragana variant, also used.
Hiragana spelling without long vowel mark.
Onomatopoeic/mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain.