How to Say ‘Tick-tock’ in Japanese
チックタックと
ちっくたっくと
💬 Usage Tip: Onomatopoeia like [チックタック] (chikku takku) is commonly used in Japanese to mimic sounds, similar to 'tick-tock' in English.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese lovesonomatopoeia to describe not just sounds but also feelings, actions, and even appearances.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
チックタックチックタック
[chikkutakku]
tick-tock
The sound of a clock ticking.
時計がチックタックと音を立てている。
The clock is making a tick-tock sound.
とと
[to]
with
Particle indicating accompaniment or manner.
彼は嬉しそうに笑ったと話した。
He talked with a happy smile.
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