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How do you say "noisy" in Japanese?
うるさい
urusai
In Japanese, "noisy" is うるさい (urusai).
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Pronunciation
うるさい is written using hiragana. Romanised as urusai, it sounds roughly like "oo-roo-sah-ee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Urusai (うるさい) is written in hiragana as a native Japanese word. It can mean noisy, loud, or bothersome, and telling someone Urusai! casually means 'Be quiet!'
Example sentence
この通りはとてもうるさいです。
Kono toori wa totemo urusai desu.
This street is very noisy.
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How to remember うるさい
Urusai sounds harsh and abrupt when spoken, matching its meaning perfectly. The repetitive sound suggests something annoyingly persistent.
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Questions about うるさい
How do you pronounce うるさい?
うるさい is romanised as urusai. Say it roughly like "oo-roo-sah-ee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is うるさい formal or casual?
うるさい is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is うるさい written in Japanese?
うるさい is written using hiragana. Urusai (うるさい) is written in hiragana as a native Japanese word.
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