English–Japanese
“with a thumping sound” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitōtō
Example
大工は丁々と杭を打ちます。dai ku wa tō tō to kui o u chi ma su
The carpenter hammers in a post with a thumping sound.
How to say “with a thumping sound” in Japanese
“With a thumping sound” in Japanese is 丁々 (tōtō).
丁々 (tōtō) presents each forceful blow as a clear, repeating beat, especially when a tool strikes wood.
Example sentences with 丁々
隣の工事現場から、金属を丁々と打つ音が聞こえます。tonari no kō ji gen ba ka ra kin zoku o tō tō to u tsu oto ga ki ko e ma su
The construction site next door is filled with the thumping sound of metal being struck.
Tips for using 丁々
- The form 丁々と (tōtō to) places this sound word directly before an action verb, linking the repeated noise to an ongoing action.