Translation guide
A loud, confused noise or disturbance, often from a crowd. In Japanese, this can be expressed with words for noise, commotion, or turmoil, depending on the context.
Describing a noisy disturbance, such as shouting, clamor, or a tumultuous situation.
General word for noise, commotion, or uproar. Often used for disturbances or fuss.
Expressing strong public reaction, outrage, or controversy.
Literally 'voices of protest', used for public outcry or uproar over an issue.
騒ぎ is the most common and versatile for noise or commotion. 騒動 implies a larger disturbance or riot. 喧騒 is more literary and describes the clamor of a busy place.
There is no direct kanji compound '上騒'. Use the words listed above depending on context.
A big uproar broke out outside.
Refers to a disturbance, riot, or uproar, often with a sense of disorder or conflict.
The announcement caused a huge uproar.
Literary or formal term for the hustle and bustle, clamor, or uproar of a crowd.
I want to get away from the uproar of the city and spend some quiet time.
Emphatic form of 騒ぎ, meaning a big uproar, great fuss, or pandemonium.
Just because he was late, the class went into an uproar.
A stir, commotion, or uproar, often a sudden buzz of voices. Slightly literary.
A stir (uproar) ran through the venue.
There was an uproar (voices of protest) against the decision.
Public discussion or controversy, often used in the phrase 物議を醸す (to cause an uproar/controversy).
His remarks caused an uproar.
Describes a state of uproar or tumult, often used as 騒然とする (to be in an uproar).
The venue was in an uproar at the news.