騒がしい

さわがしい
JLPT:N2
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1Loud with voices or noise, to the point that the surroundings feel unsettled or hard to relax in.

I-Adjective

Examples

隣の部屋が騒がしくて勉強に集中できない。

The room next door is so noisy I can't concentrate on studying.

運動会の日はグラウンドがとても騒がしい。

On sports day, the school grounds are extremely noisy.

外が騒がしいと思ったら、祭りの行列だった。

I thought it was noisy outside, and it turned out to be a festival procession.

電車内で子供たちが騒がしくしていた。

The children were being noisy on the train.

2Describing a period or situation as unsettled and turbulent, lacking calm.

I-Adjective

Examples

選挙前で世間が騒がしい。

Society is in an uproar ahead of the election.

業界再編の噂で市場が騒がしくなっている。

The market has grown turbulent amid rumors of an industry shakeup.

あの騒がしい時代を生き抜いた人々の話を聞いた。

I heard stories from people who lived through that turbulent era.

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