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keystroke sound; typing noise
The sound produced when pressing keys on a keyboard. A common topic in discussions about mechanical keyboards, office etiquette, and shared workspaces.
打鍵音がうるさい。
The typing noise is loud.
静かな打鍵音のキーボードを探している。
I'm looking for a keyboard with quiet keystrokes.
カフェで仕事するときは、打鍵音に気を使ったほうがいい。
When working at a café, you should be mindful of your typing noise.
Combines 打鍵 (keystroke, key press) and 音 (sound). A modern term that has become more common with the rise of remote work, shared office spaces, and the mechanical keyboard hobby community.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 打鍵音がうるさい: typing noise is loud
- 打鍵音が静か: typing noise is quiet
- 打鍵音を抑える: to reduce typing noise
- 打鍵音が気になる: the typing noise bothers me
RELATED TERMS:
- 打鍵: keystroke, key press — the base noun without the sound component
- タイピング: typing — the loanword, more casual
- 入力: input — broader term for data entry of any kind