せせらぎ

せせらぎ
noun
murmuring stream; babbling brook
1. murmuring stream, babbling brook
A small, shallow stream that makes a gentle, rippling sound as it flows. Also refers to the sound itself.
せせらぎの(おと)()こえる。
I can hear the sound of a babbling brook.
(もり)(なか)のせせらぎに(いや)された。
I was soothed by the murmuring stream in the forest.
(まど)()けると、(ちか)くの(かわ)のせせらぎが(しず)かに(ひび)いていた。
When I opened the window, the gentle murmur of the nearby river echoed softly.

USAGE: A poetic, evocative word frequently used in literature and nature descriptions. Conveys a peaceful, calming atmosphere.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • せせらぎの(おと): the sound of a murmuring stream
  • 小川(おがわ)のせせらぎ: the babbling of a brook
  • せせらぎに(みみ)(かたむ)ける: to listen to the murmur of a stream