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    3. ざわざわ

    ざわざわ

    ざわざわ

    noisily (from many people talking)

    KMT3CoreAdverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, ParticipleNature & EnvironmentEmotions & PsychologyKana Vocab14 strokes

    ざわざわザワザワ

    Adverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, Participle

    1.
    noisily (from many people talking), in a commotion
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2.
    with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.), with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.)
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    3.
    feeling a chill, with a chill (up one's spine)
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    教きょう室しつがざわざわしています。

    The classroom is noisy.

    KMT2Daily LifeEducation
    駅えきのホームは人ひとでざわざわしていた。

    The station platform was bustling with people.

    KMT3Daily LifeTravel & Transportation
    風かぜが吹ふいて、木この葉はがざわざわと音おとを立たてた。

    The wind blew, and the leaves rustled.

    KMT3Nature & Environment
    彼かれの話はなしを聞きいて、背せ筋すじがざわざわした。

    Hearing his story, a chill ran down my spine.

    KMT4Emotions & Psychology
    発はっ表ぴょうの前まえはいつも心こころがざわざわする。

    My heart always feels uneasy before a presentation.

    KMT4Emotions & PsychologyDaily Life

    Kana that make up this word

    ざ
    za
    わ
    wa
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