バン
ban[bã̠ɴ]
バン is the Japanese onomatopoeia for the English word 'bam' or 'bang'.
バン is used to represent the sound of a sudden, forceful impact. This includes the sound of a door slamming shut or a heavy object striking a surface.
Meaning: sound of a forceful blow (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ban.
Did you know?
- The word バン can also be a loanword borrowed from the English word 'bun', referring to a bread roll.
- In Japanese manga, バン is often written in large, jagged characters to visually mimic the shockwave of the impact, turning the sound effect into a piece of art.
- The sound バン can also be used in Japanese to represent the sound of a large-scale explosion or a gunshot, depending on the context of the scene.
Examples in context
- ドアをバンと閉めた。Doa o ban to shimeta.He slammed the door with a bang.
- バンと音がした。Ban to oto ga shita.There was a loud bang.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about a loud noise in the apartment.
- 結衣 Yuiさっき、隣の部屋からバンと音がしたよ。Sakki, tonari no heya kara ban to oto ga shita yo.A little while ago, there was a bang from the next room.
- 健太 Kentaえっ、大丈夫かな？E, daijoubu kana?Eh, I wonder if everything is okay?
- 結衣 Yuiドアをバンと閉めたみたい。Doa o ban to shimeta mitai.It sounded like someone slammed the door.
- 健太 Kenta少しびっくりしたね。Sukoshi bikkuri shita ne.That was a bit startling.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry バン, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries バン, CC BY-SA 4.0.
