also: さんざめく
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be boisterously noisy; chatter merrily; laugh loudly
Describes a lively, noisy atmosphere with people laughing, talking, or making merry. Often used for parties, gatherings, or festive scenes.
居酒屋の中は、酔った客たちでさざめいていた。
Inside the izakaya, it was boisterously noisy with drunk customers.
子供たちがさざめきながら公
The children are running around the park, chattering merrily.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
shimmer; ripple; sparkle; gleam
Describes light or water surface moving gently with a soft, twinkling effect. Often used poetically for sunlight on water, leaves, or small reflections.
木漏れ日が水面にさざめいている。
Sunlight filtering through the trees is shimmering on the water's surface.
風に揺れる葉が、光を浴びてさざめく。
The leaves swaying in the wind sparkle in the light.