English–Japanese
“cry out” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisakebu
Example
助けて！と叫びます。tasu ke te to sake bi ma su
I cry out, "Help!"
How to say “cry out” in Japanese
“Cry out” in Japanese is 叫ぶ (sakebu). 叫ぶ can also mean “shout”.
Uses a loud, forceful voice to send words or feelings beyond ordinary speaking.
Example sentences with 叫ぶ
先生に聞こえるように、大きな声で叫びます。sen sei ni ki ko e ru yō ni ō ki na koe de sake bi ma su
I shout loudly so the teacher can hear me.
危険を知らせるために叫びました。ki ken o shi ra se ru ta me ni sake bi ma shi ta
I shouted to warn people about the danger.
Tips for using 叫ぶ
- In everyday conversation, 叫ぶ (sakebu) often describes calling out loudly to someone at a distance, not only an emotional scream.