tumult; uproar; hustle and bustle
Describes a noisy, chaotic atmosphere with many people or sounds; often used for crowded places, events, or city life.
I want to live in the quiet countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The tumult of the festival continued until late at night.
喧騒 describes the general hustle and bustle or clamor of a busy place, while 騒音 focuses on the disturbing sound itself, often as a source of complaint.
喧騒 is a more literary word for noisy bustle or clamor (often of a place), whereas 大騒ぎ describes people actively making a big fuss over something.
喧騒 is a noun for ongoing hubbub or bustle, while 騒然 describes the sudden state of a place becoming agitated and noisy.
Standard kanji spelling; common in news and writing.
Variant kanji spelling; 騒 is more common than 噪.
Search-only mixed kanji-kana form; not a standard spelling.
Rarely used kanji form; not recommended for learners.
Compound of 喧 (noisy, boisterous) and 騒 (uproar, disturbance). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys a noisy, tumultuous atmosphere.