ヒュー

Alternative writings: ひゅー, ひゅーっ, ヒューッ
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An onomatopoeic word for a high, whistling or whizzing sound (e.g., wind or something flying past). Often used with the particle 'to'.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

冬の夜、窓の隙間を風がヒューと吹き抜けた。

On a winter night, the wind whistled through the gap in the window.

ボールが頭の上をヒューッと飛んで行った。

The ball whizzed over my head.

観客がヒューと口笛を吹いた。

The audience let out a whistle (a 'hue' sound).