Japanese

そうおん
Meaning: noise, cacophony
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

工事の騒音がひどくて、仕事に集中できない。
The construction noise is so bad that I can't concentrate on my work.
住民たちは騒音問題を市役所に訴えた。
The residents appealed the noise problem to the city hall.
騒音がひどくて、彼の言っていることが聞き取れなかった。
The noise was so bad that I couldn't catch what he was saying.
騒音が安眠を妨げる。
Noise disturbs a good night's sleep.
住民たちは、工場の騒音に対して訴えを起こした。
The residents filed a complaint against the factory's noise.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to unpleasant or disruptive noise.

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