がやがや

adverb

noisily, clamorously (of a crowd)

1. noisily, clamorously

Describes the loud, confused noise of many people talking at once; the din of a crowd.

The classroom was noisy with chatter.

I can hear the clamor of voices in the izakaya.

The children gathered noisily.

The market was full of lively commotion.

がやがやとした + noun

Sound symbolism: The voiced consonant が conveys a loud, somewhat rough or chaotic sound.

Nuance: Often describes a lively atmosphere rather than unpleasant noise. Can be positive (bustling, lively) or slightly negative (too noisy).

Related Words

Compare: ざわざわ

Compare: わいわい

Antonym: ひそひそ

Compare: ざわめき (commotion)

general

Added 2026.1.17 17:22 · Revised 2026.9.22 21:42

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