シャー

(2 entries)
Alternative writings: しゃー, シャーっ, しゃーっ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeia for the whooshing sound of water or air flowing forcefully.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

蛇口をひねると水がシャーっと出てきた。

When I turned the tap, water came whooshing out.

雨水が屋根からシャーっと流れ落ちていた。

Rainwater was streaming down from the roof with a whoosh.

2

An onomatopoeia for the hissing sound a cat or snake makes when threatened or angry.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

猫が怒ってシャーと威嚇してきた。

The cat hissed at me angrily.

野良猫に手を伸ばしたら、シャーっと鳴かれた。

When I reached out to the stray cat, it hissed at me.

3

An onomatopoeia for a sizzling sound, such as food hitting hot oil.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

フライパンに油を入れるとシャーっと音がした。

When I put oil in the frying pan, it sizzled.