Translation guide
Describes high-pitched sounds made by animals, people, or objects. Covers squeals of excitement, pain, or mechanical noise.
High-pitched cries of animals like pigs, mice, or birds.
General term for animal cries. Often used with specific animal names.
I can hear the squealing of pigs.
Onomatopoeia for high-pitched squeaks, like mice or small birds.
The mouse is squealing.
Onomatopoeia for pig squeals, often used in children's contexts.
The piglet is squealing.
High-pitched sounds of joy, often by children or fans.
Onomatopoeia for excited squeals, common for fangirling or children playing.
The kids are playing, squealing with delight.
Literally 'yellow voice', refers to high-pitched excited screams, especially from female fans.
Cheers or shouts of joy, can include squealing in a crowd.
Sharp, involuntary cries from sudden pain or fright.
High-pitched sound from brakes, tires, or machinery.
Onomatopoeia for squeaking or squealing, like brakes or hinges.
The brakes are squealing.
To creak or squeak under pressure, for doors, floors, or machinery.
The old door opened with a squeal.
Loanword for tire squeal, used in car contexts.
I heard the squealing of tires.
鳴き声 is for animal cries, while 悲鳴 is for human screams of pain or fear. Using 悲鳴 for an animal is possible but less common.
I heard a dog's squeal of pain.
Japanese has many onomatopoeic words for squealing. キーキー is versatile for high-pitched sounds, while キャーキャー is specifically for excited human squeals.
When the idol appeared, squeals rose from the audience.
サプライズに歓声が上がった。
Squeals of delight erupted at the surprise.
She squealed when she saw the mouse.