English–Japanese

“buzz” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibūn

Example

ハチがブーンと飛びます。ha chi ga bū n to to bi ma su

A bee buzzes.

Illustration for ブーン (buzz)

How to say “buzz” in Japanese

“Buzz” in Japanese is ブーン (būn).

ブーン (būn) expresses a low, continuous sound that fills the surrounding space, such as the sound of a bee or a motor.

Full entry for ブーン: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ブーン

冷蔵庫がブーンと音を立てています。rei zō ko ga bū n to oto o ta te te i ma su

The refrigerator is making a buzzing sound.

Tips for using ブーン

  • In casual Japanese, sound words such as ブーン (būn) often pair with と (to) before a verb to present the sound as the manner of an action.

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