わちゃわちゃ

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1An onomatopoeic word (often Kansai/Osaka) describing a noisy, bustling, or chattery state; can be used adverbially or as a noun (often implying lively, disorderly commotion).

AdverbGroup 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

子どもたちが公園でわちゃわちゃ遊んでいる。

The children are playing noisily and boisterously in the park.

打ち上げの会場はわちゃわちゃしていて、話が落ち着いてできなかった。

The party venue was chaotic and noisy, so we couldn't have a calm conversation.

みんなでわちゃわちゃ話しているうちに、時間があっという間に過ぎた。

While everyone was chattering excitedly, time flew by.

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