Vocab Info

A5 Adverb, と-adverb, する-verb

ざわざわnoisy, sound of people talking

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    1. Adverb, と-adverb, する-verb

      1. 1.

        noisily (from many people talking), in a commotion

        Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
      2. 2.

        with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.), with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.)

        Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
      3. 3.

        feeling a chill, with a chill (up one's spine)

        Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

    All Forms

    ざわざわザワザワ

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      体育館(たいいくかん)(なか)がザワザワしています。

      The gymnasium is noisy.

      居酒屋(いざかや)はいつもざわざわとしています。

      The izakaya is always noisy.

        (かぜ)木々(きぎ)がザワザワと(おと)()てている。

        The trees are making a rustling sound in the wind.

        ざわざわしているせいで(こえ)()()りにくい。

        Because it's noisy, it's hard to hear voices.

          ザワザワとした会場(かいじょう)(しず)めるために(ふえ)()らす。

          A whistle is blown to calm the noisy venue.

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