Translation guide
Describes loud, unrestrained crying, often with a negative or childish connotation. Japanese expressions vary by intensity, formality, and whether the crying is of a baby, child, or adult.
To describe someone crying loudly and uncontrollably, often with a negative nuance.
A common verb meaning to cry and shout at the same time, implying loud, emotional crying. Suitable for both children and adults.
The baby is bawling.
She bawled in grief.
Means to cry loudly and violently, often used for intense sobbing. Slightly more formal or literary than 泣き叫ぶ.
He bawled his eyes out watching the movie.
Literally 'cry in a loud voice'. A straightforward, neutral description of loud crying.
The child was bawling loudly.
An onomatopoeic expression for loud, unrestrained crying, like a child's wailing. Often used for babies or young children.
The baby is bawling its head off.
Specifically for the loud, piercing cry of an infant or toddler.
When 'bawling' means shouting or yelling, not crying.
English 'bawling' can mean either loud crying or loud shouting. Japanese distinguishes these clearly. Using 泣く (to cry) for shouting will be incorrect. Choose the option based on context.
The neighbor's baby is bawling loudly.
彼は助けを求めて叫んだ。
He bawled for help.