バク

バク

"バク" (baku) can refer to a mythological creature that devours dreams or a tapir in Japanese.

In this sentence, 'バク' refers to the mythical creature 'Tapir,' which is believed in folklore to eat dreams.

バクが夢を食べるという伝説があります。

There is a legend that a Tapir eats dreams.

Here, 'バク' metaphorically refers to the Tapir's behavior of being perceived as deeply resting, symbolizing the person's deep sleep.

彼はバクのように眠り続けている。

He keeps sleeping deeply like a Tapir.

In this context, 'バクバク' is an onomatopoeic expression describing the sound of gunfire, showcasing the expressive use of 'バク' in mimicking sounds.

銃の発射の音がバクバクと響いた。

The sound of gunfire reverberated with a bakubaku sound.