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How do you say "scream" in Japanese?
叫ぶ
sakebu
In Japanese, "scream" is 叫ぶ (sakebu).
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Pronunciation
Sa-ke-bu, three syllables, but said loudly the 'ke' can practically crack, matching the meaning.
Writing and usage
叫ぶ is written using kanji. It's a verb, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
子供たちはジェットコースターで叫び声をあげる。
kodomo tachiha jiettokoosutaa de sakebi koe woageru.
The children scream on the roller coaster.
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How to remember 叫ぶ
Sakebu sounds like 'sock, boo' — you'd scream if a sock jumped out and said boo.
Related words
- whistle 口笛を吹く kuchibue wo fuku
- yawn あくびをする akubiwosuru
- hiccup しゃっくりする shakkurisuru
- blink まばたきをする mabatakiwosuru
- stretch 伸びをする nobi wosuru
- bend 曲げる mage ru
- kneel ひざまずく hizamazuku
- squat しゃがむ shagamu
- compare 比較する hikaku suru
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Questions about 叫ぶ
How do you pronounce 叫ぶ?
Sa-ke-bu, three syllables, but said loudly the 'ke' can practically crack, matching the meaning.
Is 叫ぶ formal or casual?
叫ぶ 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 叫ぶ written in Japanese?
叫ぶ is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as sakebu.
Where can I practice Japanese words for free?
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