This is a list of standard onomatopoeias in Japanese that are often used in daily 「わくわく」「ふらふら」など日常でよく使う日本語の定番オノマトペのリストです

Most Common Onomatopée List ｜日常で使える日本語の【オノマトペ】

The feeling of excitement or anticipation, like when you're looking forward to something fun.

例：わくわくして　プレゼントを　あけました。
Romaji: Waku waku shite purezento o akemashita.
English: I was excited when I opened the present.

The sound or feeling of a pounding heart, often caused by nervousness, excitement, or love.

例：テストのまえは　どきどきします。
Romaji: Tesuto no mae wa doki doki shimasu.
English: I get nervous before a test.

Used to describe someone who speaks a language fluently.

例：かれは　にほんごが　ぺらぺらです。
Romaji: Kare wa Nihongo ga pera pera desu.
English: He speaks Japanese fluently.

Used to describe something thin and flimsy, like paper or fabric.

例：この　かみは　ぺらぺらです。
Romaji: Kono kami wa pera pera desu.
English: This paper is very thin.

Describes something shiny, bright, or sparkling clean.

例：ほしが　ぴかぴか　ひかっています。
Romaji: Hoshi ga pika pika hikat­te imasu.
English: The stars are shining brightly.

Represents snoring or sleeping deeply.

例：おとうさんは　ぐうぐう　ねています。
Romaji: Otōsan wa gūgū nete imasu.
English: Dad is sleeping soundly (snoring).

Describes a cheerful, smiling face or demeanor.

例：せんせいは　いつも　にこにこ　しています。
Romaji: Sensei wa itsumo niko niko shite imasu.
English: The teacher is always smiling.

Wandering aimlessly or pacing around without purpose.

例：へんなひとが　うろうろ　しています。
Romaji: Hen na hito ga uro uro shite imasu.
English: A strange person is wandering around.

Expresses a sudden or complete silence.

例①：そのいえは　しーんと　していました。
Romaji: Sono ie wa shīn to shite imashita.
English: The house was completely silent.

例②：けんかをして　みんな　しーんと　しました。
Romaji: Kenka o shite, minna shīn to shimashit

Busy, flustered movement or rushing around.

例：きょうは　いそがしくて　ばたばた　しています。
Romaji: Kyō wa isogashikute bata bata shite imasu.
English: Today is busy, so I’m rushing around.

Describes someone chewing food with their mouth full.

例：こどもが　もぐもぐ　ごはんを　たべています。
Romaji: Kodomo ga mogu mogu gohan o tabete imasu.
English: The child is munching on their food.

Describes someone constantly scolding or nagging in a loud voice.

例：おかあさんが　がみがみ　おこっています。
Romaji: Okaasan ga gami gami okotte imasu.
English: Mom is scolding loudly.

Soft, quiet crying — usually when someone is sad or hurt.

例：こどもが　しくしく　ないています。
Romaji: Kodomo ga shiku shiku naite imasu.
English: The child is crying softly.

Used to express hunger — “My stomach is empty!”

例：おなかが　ぺこぺこです。
Romaji: Onaka ga peko peko desu.
English: I’m really hungry.

Describes someone unsteady on their feet, dizzy, or walking aimlessly.

例：おさけに　よって　ふらふら　しています。
Romaji: Osake ni yotte fura fura shite imasu.
English: I'm staggering from drinking alcohol.

A sly or amused smile, often when someone is thinking of something funny or secret.

例：かれは　にやにや　わらっています。
Romaji: Kare wa niya niya waratte imasu.
English: He’s grinning to himself.