どん

don
Common expression

Translations

1. bang
2. boom

Notes

The term 'どん' is an onomatopoeic expression commonly used to describe a loud, impactful sound like a bang or boom. It is often used in manga and anime to depict sudden loud noises.

Examples

ドアがどんと閉まった。

Doa ga don to shimatta.

The door slammed shut with a bang.

どんと音がして、びっくりした。

Don to oto ga shite, bikkuri shita.

There was a loud boom, and I was surprised.