チュンチュン

Alternative writings: チュン, ちゅんちゅん, ちゅん
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An onomatopoeia for the chirping or cheeping of small birds (often also just 'chun'); can be used adverbially.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

朝、窓の外で小鳥がチュンチュン鳴いているのを聞いた。

In the morning I heard small birds chirping outside the window.

子どもがぬいぐるみの鳥を押すと、チュンチュンと音が出るおもちゃだ。

It's a toy where pressing the stuffed bird makes a 'chun-chun' sound.

小説家は春の情景を描くときに「チュンチュン」と鳴く声を使った。

The novelist used the 'chun-chun' chirping to depict a spring scene.

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