ボカン, ぼかん
Japanese | Romaji* | English | Explanation |
ボカン, ぼかん |
bokan | (1) *sudden impact*; (2) *bop* *pow* *bonk* *thump*; (3) *impact* *guuhhh* *shock* |
(3) Figurative "impact" - i.e. impact of words or actions. Done in a shocking or mortifying way. See also *boka-n*. |
* Organized by Romaji, in alphabetical order
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berubetto @ Monday, February 28, 2011 -- 5:33 pm
http://eatmanga.com/index.php/Manga-Scan/Witch-Craft-Works/Witch-Craft-Works-Chapter-02/012.jpg?action=big&size=original
Witchcraft Works, ch. 2 p. 12, fourth panel (middle of second row): After an information "bomb" was dropped on the self-appointed bodyguards & fan club of the main female character, they stared in shock after her as she walked away. Above them is the word "boka-n" in hiragana, indicating the severity of the impact of her words & actions on them.
http://jisho.org/words?jap=bokan&eng=&dict=edict has the entry: ボカン - (on-mim) bop; pow; bonk; thump.
Added, thanks :].