Japanese symbol for “noisily”
ざわざわ
ざわざわ
Romaji: zawazawa
noisily (from many people talking); in a commotion
In Japanese, noisily is ざわざわ (zawazawa).
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Meanings
- adv, adv-to, vs noisily (from many people talking); in a commotion
- adv, adv-to, vs with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.); with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.)
- adv, adv-to, vs feeling a chill; with a chill (up one's spine)
Written forms: —. Readings: ざわざわ、ザワザワ.
Other Japanese words for “noisily”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ワイワイ | ワイワイ waiwai | noisily; clamorously; boisterously |
| ドタバタ | ドタバタ dotabata | noisily (running around); with heavy feet |
| がやがや | がやがや gayagaya | noisily (crowd of people talking); clamorously; in a hubbub |
| 喧々 | けんけん kenken | noisily |
| くちゃくちゃ | くちゃくちゃ kuchakucha | (eating) noisily; (chewing) with an open mouth; while smacking |
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