expression, noun
chirping of insects; insect sounds
Refers to the characteristic calls and sounds made by insects, especially crickets, cicadas, and bell crickets, often appreciated in Japanese culture as a seasonal marker of autumn.
秋の夜、虫の音を聞きながら散歩するのが好きです。
I like taking a walk on autumn nights while listening to the chirping of insects.
この公園では、夏になるとたくさんの虫の音が聞こえる。
In this park, you can hear many insect sounds in the summer.