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“murmur” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsubuyaku

Example

彼女は小さな声でつぶやきます。kano jo wa chii sa na koe de tsu bu ya ki ma su

She murmurs in a low voice.

Illustration for つぶやく (murmur)

How to say “murmur” in Japanese

“Murmur” in Japanese is つぶやく (tsubuyaku).

Refers to words spoken softly and without a clear, forceful delivery, often revealing a private thought or feeling.

Full entry for つぶやく: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with つぶやく

彼は返事の代わりに、私の名前をつぶやきました。kare wa hen ji no ka wa ri ni watashi no na mae o tsu bu ya ki ma shi ta

Instead of replying, he murmured my name.

Tips for using つぶやく

  • Unlike grumble, つぶやく (tsubuyaku) does not by itself express dissatisfaction, so it can describe a quiet remark about any subject.

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