Translation guide
The musical instrument, the sound it makes, and figurative uses like announcing or proclaiming.
Referring to the brass instrument itself.
The most common and neutral word for the instrument.
彼はトランペットを吹いている。
He is playing the trumpet.
A traditional Japanese word for trumpet or bugle. Often used in historical or military contexts, or for simple brass instruments.
喇叭の音が遠くから聞こえた。
The sound of a trumpet could be heard from afar.
Sometimes abbreviated as トランペ in casual contexts, but トランペット is standard.
Abbreviation is not standard and may sound slangy.
トランペかっこいいね。
Trumpets are cool, huh.
The noise produced by a trumpet, or a similar loud, clear sound.
Literally 'sound of a trumpet'. The most straightforward way to refer to the sound.
トランペットの音が響いた。
The sound of a trumpet echoed.
Using the traditional word for trumpet. Often evokes a nostalgic or military feel.
喇叭の音が戦場に鳴り響いた。
The sound of bugles rang out over the battlefield.
A fanfare, typically played by trumpets. Used for ceremonial announcements.
To make something widely known, often in a boastful or public manner.
To spread news or boast about something, often with a nuance of exaggeration. Closest to 'trumpet' as a verb.
彼は自分の成功を吹聴して回った。
He went around trumpeting his success.
To spread rumors or talk about something indiscreetly. Less formal than 吹聴する.
彼女は秘密をみんなに言いふらした。
She trumpeted the secret to everyone.
To declare loudly and proudly. More literal and formal.
彼は高らかに勝利を宣言した。
He trumpeted his victory.
The sound an elephant makes, often described as a trumpet in English.
General phrase for an elephant making a sound. To specify trumpeting, add description.
象がパオーと鳴いた。
The elephant trumpeted.
Literally 'elephant's roar/bellow'. Used in literary descriptions.
象の咆哮がサバンナに響いた。
The elephant's trumpet echoed across the savanna.
English uses 'trumpet' as a verb meaning to proclaim loudly. Japanese does not use トランペット as a verb. Use verbs like 吹聴する or 言いふらす instead.
彼は自分の意見を吹聴した。
He trumpeted his opinion.
ファンファーレが鳴り、式典が始まった。
A fanfare sounded and the ceremony began.