Onomatopoeia
Mimetic Word
noun
オノマトペ comes from the French word “onomatopée” which, as you can probably guess, means onomatopoeia.
オノマトペ has a wider meaning than its English equivalent, and it also covers mimetic words, which are words that evoke ideas and actions rather than sounds.
これは、やわらかいイメージを表すオノマトペですね。
This is an onomatopoeia that expresses a sense of softness.
好きなオノマトペと、それが好きな理由を教えてください。
What is your favorite onomatopoeia and why do you like it?
日本語のオノマトペって、みんなどうやって勉強してるの？
How do you all learn Japanese onomatopoeias?