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.
Tags
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.