物音
Meanings
1
Refers to a sound made by something, often implying an identifiable source or a sound that draws attention. Commonly used when a sound is heard unexpectedly or when describing ambient sounds.
I heard a noise from the next room.
I woke up because of a strange sound in the middle of the night.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で物音がするa sound is heard (in a place)
I heard a noise in the next room.
- 物音を立てるto make a noise
The thief walked without making a sound.
- 物音に気づくto notice a sound
I noticed a noise outside and looked out.
- 物音で目が覚めるto wake up because of a noise
I woke up in the middle of the night because of a noise.