Translation guide
Describes a high-pitched, continuous, insect-like sound, often from crickets or cicadas. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with onomatopoeia or specific verbs.
The continuous, high-pitched sound made by insects like crickets or cicadas.
A high-pitched, continuous sound from a device or machine, similar to an insect.
Onomatopoeia for a high-pitched, ringing, or whining sound, like tinnitus or electronic feedback. Can describe a mechanical chirr.
At night, the insects start chirring.
Onomatopoeia for the clear, ringing chirr of crickets, especially bell crickets (鈴虫). Often used adverbially with 鳴く.
The bell crickets are chirring (with a clear ring).
Onomatopoeia for a rolling, gentle chirr, typical of some crickets. Softer than リーンリーン.
The crickets are chirring softly.
Onomatopoeia for a continuous, buzzing chirr, like cicadas. Can also be used for crickets.
The cicadas are chirring/buzzing.
The machine is making a chirring sound.
Onomatopoeia for a steady electronic beep or whine. Can be used for a continuous chirr-like alarm.
The alarm is chirring continuously.