Japanese

さわぎ
Meaning: commotion; noise; uproar; disturbance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

騒
ぎ

Example sentences

There was a big commotion in front of the station.
騒ぎがようやく落ち着いた。
The commotion finally settled down.
そのニュースは、政界に爆弾を投じたような騒ぎになった。
The news caused a stir in the political world, like dropping a bombshell.
騒ぎが大きくなる前に、彼らはその場から退散した。
They dispersed from the scene before the commotion grew larger.
彼は騒ぎを遠巻きに眺めていた。
He was watching the commotion from a distance.
先生が教室に入ると、騒ぎが静まった。
When the teacher entered the classroom, the noise quieted down.
火事が起きてから焦頭爛額の騒ぎになる前に、防火対策を徹底すべきだ。
Before a fire causes a desperate situation, thorough fire prevention measures should be taken.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state of noise, excitement, or disturbance caused by a crowd or an event.

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