ワンワン
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Meanings
1
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Onomatopoeia for a dog's bark. Often used adverbially with と or as a standalone sound.
The dog barked, 'woof woof'.
2
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Onomatopoeia for a baby or child crying loudly. Used with 泣く or と.
The baby is crying loudly.
3
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
clamoring; echoing; loudly
Describes a loud, echoing noise, such as a crowd clamoring or a voice echoing. Often used with と.
The venue was filled with a loud, echoing cheer.
4
doggy; bow-wow
children's language
Children's word for a dog. Used by or to small children.
Look, there's a doggy.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉がワンワン（と）吠える(a dog) barks bow-wow
The neighbor's dog is barking bow-wow.
- 〈人〉がワンワン泣く(someone, esp. a child) bawls loudly
My little brother is bawling his eyes out.
- 〈場所〉に声がワンワン（と）響くa voice echoes loudly in a place
Voices echoed loudly through the gym.
- ワンワンがいるthere's a doggy (children's word)
Look, there's a doggy!