Translation guide
The English phrase "make a fuss" covers several related ideas: complaining or protesting loudly, creating a commotion or disturbance, and showing excessive attention or care. Japanese uses different expressions depending on the specific nuance.
To express strong dissatisfaction or objection, often in a noisy or persistent way.
A general verb meaning to make noise, create a commotion, or complain loudly. It can be used for both positive excitement and negative fussing.
He was making a fuss about the high price.
Literally "to say complaints." This is the most direct way to express complaining or griping, and it often implies making a fuss verbally.
She always makes a fuss about the food.
A stronger, more emphatic version of 騒ぐ, meaning to kick up a fuss or make a big scene. Often used when someone is overreacting.
Don't make such a fuss over a small mistake.
To complain stubbornly or make a fuss in order to get one's way. Often used when someone is being difficult or unreasonable.
The child made a fuss, demanding that I buy the toy.
To cause a noisy, excited, or chaotic situation, often drawing attention.
A noun meaning a commotion, uproar, or fuss. Often used in phrases like 大騒ぎ (big fuss).
His sudden resignation caused a big fuss in the company.
To make a big fuss or create a huge commotion. This is a very common phrase for describing a major disturbance or uproar.
To cause a disturbance or stir up trouble. More formal and often used for public incidents or scandals.
To treat someone or something with a lot of attention, often more than necessary, sometimes implying pampering or overreaction.
To make a fuss over someone, pamper, or shower with attention. Often used for doting on children, celebrities, or pets.
Grandparents make a fuss over their grandchildren.
To make an exaggerated fuss, often over something trivial. Combines 大げさ (exaggerated) with 騒ぐ.
To fuss over someone too much, to be overly attentive or meddlesome. Implies excessive care that might be annoying.
My mother makes too much fuss over my life.
Do not translate "make a fuss" literally as 騒ぎを作る (sawagi o tsukuru). This is not natural Japanese. Use the appropriate verb or phrase from the options above.
Everyone made a big fuss because a celebrity came.
The remark caused a fuss in the media.
He makes an exaggerated fuss over a small success.