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どんどん
Frequency rank:
1,962.
Also
ドンドン
All forms
adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle
drumming (noise); beating; pounding; banging; booming; stamping
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Generated:
This meaning refers to a repetitive loud sound that can be associated with drumming or similar actions. It implies a forceful and rhythmic noise.
たいこ
太鼓
が
どんどん
なっている
鳴っている
。
The drums are pounding loudly.
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rapidly; quickly; steadily
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Generated:
This meaning conveys the idea of doing something at a fast pace or with steady progress. It emphasizes the swiftness of the action.
かれ
彼
は
どんどん
べんきょう
勉強
を
すすめている
進めている
。
He is rapidly progressing in his studies.
+1 more example
continuously; one after the other; in succession
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Generated:
This meaning indicates a sequence of actions occurring without interruption, highlighting a consistent flow.
かのじょ
彼女
は
どんどん
しつもんをして
質問をして
きた
。
She kept asking questions one after the other.
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Example sentences
75 results
ほおべに
ほお紅
や
くちべに
口紅
を
さす
差す
だけ
で
ひょうじょう
表情
や
えがお
笑顔
が
どんどん
かわって
変わって
くる
ん
です
。
Expressions and smiles change like that just from applying rouge and lipstick.
Tatoeba
まよっている
迷っている
あいだ
間
に
も
、
どんどん
ふくろこうじ
袋小路
に
おいつめられて
追いつめられて
いく
みたい
。
Even while I was dithering it's like I was being backed further and further into a corner.
Tatoeba
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Names
ドンドン
Dondon
place name