Translation guide
Describes lively, noisy, and energetic behavior, often in a group setting. Can be positive (high spirits) or negative (rowdy, disruptive).
Describe a group or person that is energetically loud and cheerful, often in a fun way.
A common na-adjective meaning lively, bustling, or cheerful. Often used for places, events, or groups of people. Can be positive or neutral.
子供たちが賑やかに遊んでいる。
The children are playing boisterously.
パーティーはとても賑やかだった。
The party was very boisterous.
An i-adjective meaning noisy, boisterous, or rowdy. Often carries a slightly negative nuance of being disruptive or annoying.
Can sound negative; use 賑やか for a more positive 'lively' feel.
隣の部屋が騒がしい。
The next room is boisterous/noisy.
A noun meaning a boisterous merrymaking, uproar, or wild party. Often used for drinking parties or festivals.
昨夜はどんちゃん騒ぎだった。
Last night was a boisterous party.
Describe behavior that is loud and uncontrolled, often causing trouble or disturbance.
An i-adjective meaning rough, wild, or violent. Used for actions, voices, or behavior that is forceful and lacking restraint.
彼の荒々しい振る舞いに驚いた。
I was surprised by his boisterous/rough behavior.
A na-adjective or noun meaning rough, violent, or reckless. Stronger than 荒々しい, often implies physical roughness or lawlessness.
A na-adjective or noun describing mischievous, unruly children. Can be affectionate when referring to kids being boisterous.
Describe an atmosphere or mood that is full of energy and excitement, often in a positive sense.
A phrase meaning 'to be lively' or 'full of energy'. Used for places, events, or groups that are bustling with activity.
市場は活気があって楽しい。
The market is boisterous and fun.
A verb meaning to be crowded, bustling, or prosperous. Often used for places thronging with people.
祭りで町が賑わっている。
The town is boisterous with the festival.
賑やか (nigiyaka) is generally positive or neutral, meaning lively and cheerful. 騒がしい (sawagashii) leans negative, meaning noisy and disruptive. Use 賑やか for a fun party, 騒がしい for annoying noise.
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches all nuances of 'boisterous'. Choose based on whether you mean lively (賑やか), noisy (騒がしい), rough (荒々しい), or energetic (活気がある).
乱暴な言葉遣いはやめなさい。
Stop using such boisterous/rough language.
Boisterous boys are running around.