Translation guide
How to express that someone or something is making noise, is loud, or is disruptive in Japanese. Covers people, places, objects, and events.
The room is noisy.
Please be quiet.
Describe a person, place, or thing as noisy or loud in a general sense.
The most common and versatile word for 'noisy' or 'loud'. Can describe people, places, or things. Also used to mean 'annoying' or 'persistent'.
The next room is noisy.
The kids are so noisy I can't concentrate.
Describes a lively, bustling, or rowdy atmosphere. Often used for places or groups of people making noise.
A stronger, more negative word for 'noisy' or 'clamorous'. Can sound harsh or old-fashioned. Often used in Kansai dialect.
Express that someone is actively making noise, such as talking loudly, banging, or creating a racket.
Literally 'to make a sound/noise'. Used for any kind of noise-making action.
Please don't make noise in the middle of the night.
To make a racket, to be boisterous, to create a disturbance. Often used for people partying or causing a commotion.
Onomatopoeic verb for a noisy chatter or hubbub, like a crowd talking loudly.
The classroom is noisy with chatter.
Describe a specific sound or voice as loud, not just the general atmosphere.
Tell someone to stop being noisy or to be quiet.
Casual but standard way to say 'Be quiet'. Can be made polite: 静かにしてください.
Please be quiet.
Direct and somewhat rude way to say 'Shut up!' or 'You're noisy!'. Use with caution.
Shut up! Be quiet.
Short, sharp command meaning 'Quiet!' or 'Silence!'.
Quiet! I'm talking about something important.
うるさい is the most common and can be used for any annoying noise. 騒がしい implies a lively, bustling noise, often with a neutral or slightly positive nuance. やかましい is stronger and more negative, often used in scolding.
This café is noisy but comfortable.
The neighbor's dog is noisy and I can't sleep.
うるさい almost always has a negative connotation (annoying noise). To say something is loud in a positive or neutral way (like loud music at a concert), use 音が大きい or 音量が大きい.
The sound at the concert was loud and powerful.
The children are being noisy.
Don't make noise at night.
This street is always noisy.
Shut up! Be quiet.
隣の人が夜遅くまで騒いでいる。
The neighbors are making noise until late at night.
The TV sound is too loud.
工事の騒音がひどい。
The construction noise is terrible.