also: ひゅうひゅう · ぴゅうぴゅう
noun, noun-modifying (irregular), adverb taking the 'to' particle
sound of strong wind; howling; whistling
Onomatopoeia for the sound of wind blowing strongly, often with a whistling or moaning quality. Can also describe a wheezing sound in some contexts.
The wind is howling outside.
I woke up to the sound of the wind whistling.
Variant for a higher-pitched or whistling wind sound.
Hiragana variant of ヒューヒュー.
Hiragana spelling, often used in children's books or casual writing.
Hiragana variant of ピュウピュウ.
Variant with a plosive initial, suggesting a sharper or more piercing wind sound.
Less common spelling with ウ instead of ー.
Onomatopoeic word mimicking the sound of strong wind. The variation between ビュービュー and ヒューヒュー reflects different perceived pitches of the wind.