1.
roar; thunderous sound; rumble
A very loud, deep, reverberating sound, such as that of engines, explosions, or thunder.
Describes an extremely loud, deep sound that can be felt physically. Stronger and more dramatic than 騒音 (noise), which focuses on unwantedness rather than volume.
Common collocations
- 轟音が響く (a roar reverberates)
- 轟音を立てる (make a thunderous sound)
- 轟音とともに (with a roar)
- すさまじい轟音 (a tremendous roar)
Often appears in literary and journalistic writing to convey dramatic impact. The kanji 轟く means "to roar" or "to rumble."