1.
noise, static, interference
Unwanted sound that interferes with desired audio, such as static on a radio or background noise.
ラジオから雑音が聞こえる。
I can hear static from the radio.
雑音が多くて集中できない。
There's too much noise and I can't concentrate.
イヤホンから雑音が入って、音楽がよく聞こえない。
There's static coming through the earphones, and I can't hear the music well.
2.
distracting chatter, unwanted opinions
Figuratively, unwelcome comments or interference from others.
周りの雑音を気にせず、自分のやり方で進めよう。
Let's proceed in our own way without worrying about the noise from others.
Figurative usage - 'distracting opinions'
ネットの雑音に惑わされないようにしよう。
Let's try not to be misled by the noise on the internet.
Figurative usage
新しいプロジェクトを始めるときは、外部からの雑音を遮断して集中することが大切だ。
When starting a new project, it's important to block out the noise from outside and concentrate.
Figurative usage
MEANINGS:
1. Literal: static, unwanted electronic/acoustic noise
2. Figurative: distracting comments, outside interference
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 騒音 - noise (loud environmental noise like traffic, construction)
- ノイズ - noise (electronic/audio, loanword)
- 物音 - sounds, noises (neutral, any sound of things)
雑音 emphasizes that the sound is unwanted or interfering, while 騒音 emphasizes loudness.
[Register: Neutral]