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.
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.
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.
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.
The sound of a trumpet echoed.
Using the traditional word for trumpet. Often evokes a nostalgic or military feel.
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.
He went around trumpeting his success.
To spread rumors or talk about something indiscreetly. Less formal than 吹聴する.
To declare loudly and proudly. More literal and formal.
He trumpeted his victory.
The sound an elephant makes, often described as a trumpet in English.
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.
He trumpeted his opinion.
The sound of bugles rang out over the battlefield.
A fanfare sounded and the ceremony began.
She trumpeted the secret to everyone.