ごそごそ

Alternative writings: ゴソゴソ
Frequency:
1

With a rustling sound; rummaging around — an onomatopoeia for small rustling noises or restless searching movements.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

引き出しの中をごそごそ探して、古い写真を見つけた。

I rummaged through the drawer and found an old photo.

夜中に物音がして、床の上をごそごそ歩く音が聞こえた。

There was a noise at night; I heard someone rustling around on the floor.

子どもがおもちゃ箱をごそごそあさっている。

A child is rummaging through the toy box.