ひそひそ

ひそひそ
adverb
in whispers, in hushed tones
communication
1. in whispers, in hushed tones
Speaking very quietly so that others cannot hear; whispering secretly.
二人(ふたり)はひそひそと話(はな)していた。
The two were whispering to each other.
隣(となり)の席(せき)でひそひそ話(ばなし)が聞(き)こえる。
I can hear whispered conversation from the next seat.
ひそひそ話(ばなし) is a common compound
彼(かれ)はひそひそ声(ごえ)で秘密(ひみつ)を教(おし)えてくれた。
He told me the secret in a whisper.
後(うし)ろでひそひそと何(なに)か言(い)っているのが気(き)になる。
It bothers me that they're whispering something behind me.
Implies suspicious or gossipy behavior

Sound symbolism: The voiceless ひ sounds evoke the quiet, hushed quality of whispering.

Compounds

Nuance: Often implies secrecy or gossip. Can have negative connotations when describing people whispering about others.

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Related Words

Compare: こそこそ
Antonym: がやがや
Compare: ぼそぼそ (Muttering)
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Added 2026.1.17 17:22 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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