noise; unpleasant sound
General term for unwanted or disturbing sound, often with a negative connotation.
隣の部屋から雑音が聞こえる。
I can hear noise from the next room.
Technical use for signal interference, radio static, or unwanted electrical noise.
ラジオに雑音が入ってよく聞こえない。
There's static on the radio and I can't hear it well.
gossip; irresponsible criticism
Figurative use for idle talk, rumors, or unhelpful comments from others.
周りの雑音は気にしないでください。
Please don't pay attention to the gossip around you.
Static is coming from the old radio.
There's static on the phone, making it hard to hear.
These headphones cancel out the surrounding noise.
He didn't let others' idle criticism bother him and followed his own path.
pseudonoise; PN
noise removal; noise rejection