English–Japanese

“big fuss” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiōsawagi

Example

弟の誕生日に、家族は大騒ぎしました。otōto no tan jō hi ni ka zoku wa ō sawa gi shi ma shi ta

On my brother's birthday, my family made a big fuss.

Illustration for 大騒ぎ (big fuss)

How to say “big fuss” in Japanese

“Big fuss” in Japanese is 大騒ぎ (ōsawagi).

Expresses people making a great deal of noise or showing strong excitement because of an event.

Full entry for 大騒ぎ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 大騒ぎ

突然の停電で、駅は大騒ぎになりました。totsu zen no tei den de eki wa ō sawa gi ni na ri ma shi ta

A sudden power outage sent the station into an uproar.

Tips for using 大騒ぎ

  • In everyday conversation, 大騒ぎ (ōsawagi) may refer to joyful celebration as well as excessive noise or excitement.

“big fuss” in other languages