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thud-thud; sound of heavy, repeated thumping footsteps
An onomatopoeic word describing the heavy, rhythmic thumping sound of footsteps — typically of a large person or someone walking forcefully. Suggests weight and lack of grace.
An onomatopoeia for heavy, thudding footsteps. The sound conveys weight and often implies someone walking carelessly or with force.
Common patterns
Typically used with と before a motion verb:
Related movement onomatopoeia
- ずかずか: walking in without hesitation or rudely barging in
- のしのし: slow, heavy waddling walk
- てくてく: steady walking (neutral, not heavy)
Related Words
Related:
てくてく (steady walking)
Compare:
どたどた (with heavy clumsy footsteps)
Compare:
どかどか (stomping heavily)