ブーン

also: ぶうん

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Meanings

1

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb

whirr; hum; buzz

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Represents a continuous low-pitched sound like a motor, fan, or insect wings.

扇せん風ぷう機きがブーンと回まわっている。
The electric fan is whirring.
蚊かが耳みみ元もとでブーンとうるさかった。
A mosquito buzzed annoyingly near my ear.

2

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Represents a swift, rushing sound, like a fast-moving object or wind.

車くるまがブーンと通とおり過すぎた。
A car whooshed past.

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Usage patterns

〈物もの〉がブーンと鳴なるfor something to make a whirring/buzzing sound
冷れい蔵ぞう庫こがブーンと鳴なっている。
The refrigerator is humming with a low buzz.
〈物もの〉がブーンと通とおり過すぎるfor something to whiz past with a rushing sound
バイクがブーンと通とおり過すぎた。
A motorcycle whooshed past.
〈虫むし〉がブーンと飛とぶfor an insect to buzz as it flies
ハチがブーンと飛とんできた。
A bee came buzzing toward me.