Translation guide
The English word 'clamour' refers to a loud, confused noise, especially from a crowd of people, or a strong public demand. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Describing a noisy uproar or din made by many people talking, shouting, or moving at once.
Expressing a situation where people are shouting loudly, often in protest or excitement.
Referring to a loud and persistent demand from the public, often for change or action.
A surge in public opinion; often used when there is a clamour for something in society.
改革を求める世論の高まりが政府を動かした。
The public clamour for reform moved the government.
喧騒 (けんそう) often has a neutral or even lively connotation, like the buzz of a city. 騒音 (そうおん) is negative, meaning noise pollution or disturbing clamour.
English 'clamour for' is often best expressed with ～を求める声 (～をもとめるこえ) or ～を要求する声 (～をようきゅうするこえ) rather than a direct noun translation.
A common word for the hustle and bustle or clamour of a crowd. Often used for city noise or lively gatherings.
市場の喧騒が好きだ。
I like the clamour of the market.
General term for noise, often unpleasant. Can be used for clamour when emphasizing the disturbing aspect.
工事の騒音で集中できない。
I can't concentrate because of the clamour of construction.
A stir or commotion, often a sudden burst of noise from a crowd reacting to something.
彼の登場で会場にどよめきが起こった。
His entrance caused a clamour in the hall.
An adjective meaning noisy or clamorous. Often used in literary or emphatic contexts.
街は喧しい車の音で満ちていた。
The street was filled with the clamour of noisy cars.
Shouts or yelling. Can be used for a clamour of voices raised in anger or excitement.
抗議者の叫び声が広場に響いた。
The clamour of the protesters echoed in the square.
Angry shouts or roar. Implies a clamour driven by anger.
会議室から怒号が聞こえた。
We could hear a clamour of angry shouts from the meeting room.
To raise a clamour; to shout or yell loudly. Often used in written narratives.
群衆は喚声を上げて抗議した。
The crowd raised a clamour in protest.
Strong demand or request. Can be used for a clamour for something specific.
住民から公園の整備を求める強い要望が出ている。
There is a clamour from residents for the park to be improved.
Literally 'grand chorus', used metaphorically for a clamour of voices all saying the same thing.
値下げを求める消費者の大合唱が起きた。
There was a clamour from consumers demanding lower prices.