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A19 Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

シャーwhoosh (of water), hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.), sizzle

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

      1.

      whoosh (of water)

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2. Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

      2.

      hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.)

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    3. Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

      3.

      sizzle

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

    All Forms

    シャーしゃーシャーっしゃーっ

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      (おっと)はシャーとシャワーを()びています。

      My husband is taking a shower with a whoosh of water. {whoosh (of water), hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.), sizzle}

      シャーと威嚇(いかく)している(ねこ)(ちか)づいてはいけない。

      You should not approach a cat that is hissing menacingly. {whoosh (of water), hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.), sizzle}

      ヘビがシャーと威嚇(いかく)してきたので、すぐに()げました。

      The snake hissed threateningly at me, so I ran away immediately. {whoosh (of water), hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.), sizzle}

      (みず)がいつでもシャーと水道(すいどう)から()るのは、とても(めぐ)まれていることだ。

      It is a great blessing that water always comes out with a whoosh from the tap whenever we need it. {whoosh (of water), hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.), sizzle}

      子猫(こねこ)がシャーと精一杯(せいいっぱい)威嚇(いかく)をしていますが、(こわ)さは(いち)ミリも(かん)じません。

      The kitten is hissing with all its might to intimidate, but I don't feel scared at all. {whoosh (of water), hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.), sizzle}

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