The term "chagu-chagu" is an onomatopoeic expression for the sound made by the horses' bells.
Traditional bird names are often based on detailed knowledge of the behaviour, with many names being onomatopoeic, many still in use.
Etymologically is an onomatopoeic word for light rain.
The name harihari is onomatopoeic and refers to the sound of chewing mizuna.
The onomatopoeic term "currawong" itself is derived from the bird's call.
Children's oral history is provided by parents and other relatives who also use tickling and onomatopoeic noise to hold the child's attention.
The new voice of each character was able to emphasise the superficiality of the image, even the onomatopoeic aspects, producing results that were intentionally ironical or caricatural.
In the beginning, children use mostly relational words, personal-social words and some onomatopoeic terms.