You’re at home, curled up on the couch on a rainy day. A deep, resonant boom reverberates through the house, followed by another. Outside, the sky is dark and heavy with moisture. You know a storm is rolling in, and the sky is busy with activity.

The distant thunder continues. You might say: Kaminari ga gorogoro itteru ne. (The thunder is rumbling, isn’t it?) You feel cozy, safe inside.

You're at a barbeque with friends. A friend complains they skipped lunch. They’re joking, holding their belly, feigning hunger in the middle of a lively gathering. Everyone laughs at them.

Your friend’s stomach makes a noise. They rub their tummy and say, Onaka ga gorogoro itteru yo! (My stomach is rumbling!).

You’re at a company meeting. Your boss is explaining a new project. You and your colleagues understand the presentation is going nowhere fast. The energy is slowly draining from the room.

You’re sitting in the back, exchanging looks with a colleague. You both understand that the plan is flawed. You think, Joushi wa nanika gorogoro iu bakari da na. (The boss is just grumbling, isn’t he?).

In mid-summer, you're enjoying your summer break. You are at your grandparents' place in the countryside. You've eaten a lot of delicious food, and you’re relaxing in the cool of the afternoon. As you are lying down, you hear the familiar sounds of your family preparing another meal.

You pat your round belly. You might declare: Oishii mono o takusan tabeta kara, onaka ga gorogoro shiteru. (Because I ate a lot of delicious food, my stomach is rumbling.) You smile, feeling content and comfortable.