N3
そうおん (sōon)
騒音
noise, din; unpleasant loud sound
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to unpleasant, loud, and disruptive noise, often from machines, construction, traffic, or neighbors. It usually implies a negative connotation. (迷惑な大きな音や耳障りな音を指します。)
📝 Example Sentences
近所の工事の騒音がひどくて、夜も眠れませんでした。
The construction noise from next door was so bad, I couldn't sleep even at night.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "騒音"!
夜遅くまで隣の部屋から_______が聞こえて、困っています。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 困っている状況なので、不快な「騒音」が適切です。「音」は一般的に中立的な響きです。
English: Since the situation is troublesome, '騒音' (unpleasant noise) is appropriate. '音' (sound) is generally neutral.
English: Since the situation is troublesome, '騒音' (unpleasant noise) is appropriate. '音' (sound) is generally neutral.
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