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splashing; wading
The sound or action of moving through water, creating splashing sounds. Often used for washing, wading, or walking through water.
ざぶざぶ is an onomatopoeia describing the sound or motion of splashing through water. It suggests vigorous, repeated water movement.
Common patterns
- ざぶざぶ（と）洗う: to wash vigorously with water
- ざぶざぶ（と）歩く: to wade through water
- ざぶざぶ（と）渡る: to splash across (a river)
Used as an adverb, often with と: ざぶざぶと川を渡る。