雑音(ざつおん)

ざつおん
noun
noise, static
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(ざつおん)が聞(き)こえる。
I can hear static from the radio.
雑音(ざつおん)が多(おお)くて集中(しゅうちゅう)できない。
There's too much noise and I can't concentrate.
イヤホンから雑音(ざつおん)が入(はい)って、音楽(おんがく)がよく聞(き)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(まわ)りの雑音(ざつおん)を気(き)にせず、自分(じぶん)のやり方(かた)で進(すす)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(ざつおん)に惑(まど)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(あたら)しいプロジェクトを始(はじ)めるときは、外部(がいぶ)からの雑音(ざつおん)を遮断(しゃだん)して集中(しゅうちゅう)することが大切(たいせつ)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:

雑音(ざつおん) emphasizes that the sound is unwanted or interfering, while 騒音(そうおん) emphasizes loudness.

[Register: Neutral]

Related Words

Contrast: 騒音(そうおん) (loud environmental noise)
Synonym: 物音(ものおと) (sounds, noises (neutral))
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Added 2026.1.13 22:58 · Revised 2026.5.30 6:12
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