ざわざわする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ざわざわする | ざわざわしない |
| Polite | ざわざわします | ざわざわしません |
| Past polite | ざわざわしました | ざわざわしませんでした |
| Past | ざわざわした | ざわざわしなかった |
| Te-form | ざわざわして | ざわざわしないで |
| Desire | ざわざわしたい | ざわざわしたくない |
| Potential | ざわざわできる | ざわざわできない |
| Passive | ざわざわされる | ざわざわされない |
| Causative | ざわざわさせる | ざわざわさせない |
| Causative passive | ざわざわさせられる | ざわざわさせられない |
| Volitional | ざわざわしよう | |
| Polite volitional | ざわざわしましょう | |
| Imperative | ざわざわしろ | ざわざわするな |
| Conditional | ざわざわすれば | ざわざわしなければ |
| Tara conditional | ざわざわしたら | ざわざわしなかったら |
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
noisily; bustling; in a commotion
Describes the sound or atmosphere of many people talking at once, creating a lively or restless noise. Often used for crowds, classrooms, or parties.
教室がざわざわしている。
The classroom is noisy with chatter.
When I entered the venue, I heard a bustling murmur of voices.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
rustling; rippling
Mimics the soft, continuous sound of leaves, branches, or water surface moving. Less common than the crowd-noise sense.
The leaves are rustling in the wind.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
with a chill; shiver
Describes a sudden cold sensation or shiver, often from fear or an eerie feeling. Typically used with expressions like 背筋がざわざわする.
Hearing that story sent a chill down my spine.
After the presentation ended, the classroom started buzzing with chatter.
Hearing that story sent a chill down my spine.
When the wind blew, the trees rustled noisily.
Reading his email left me feeling strangely uneasy.