1.
roaring; rumbling; with a loud rushing sound
An onomatopoeic word describing a powerful, continuous roaring or rumbling sound, such as a raging fire, rushing water, strong wind, or a passing train.
A vivid onomatopoeia for powerful, continuous roaring or rumbling sounds. Almost always followed by the particle と when used adverbially. Can also be written in katakana (ゴウゴウ) or kanji (轟々) for emphasis.
Common patterns
- ごうごうと燃える: to burn with a roar
- ごうごうと流れる: to rush/flow with a roar
- ごうごうと吹く: to blow fiercely
- ごうごうと音を立てる: to make a roaring sound
Similar words
- ゴロゴロ: rumbling — lighter, like distant thunder or a rolling object
- ザーザー: pouring; rushing — for rain or flowing water, less powerful
- ドドド: thundering — for heavy footsteps or vehicles
Writing
轟々 — the kanji 轟 itself suggests the sound of vehicles (three 車 stacked).