English–Japanese
“whisper” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisasayaku
Example
彼は私に小さな声でささやきました。kare wa watashi ni chii sa na koe de sa sa ya ki ma shi ta
He whispered to me.
How to say “whisper” in Japanese
“Whisper” in Japanese is ささやく (sasayaku).
It means communicating words through a soft, quiet voice that limits who can hear them.
Example sentences with ささやく
彼女は子どもに安心するように優しくささやきました。kano jo wa ko do mo ni an shin su ru yō ni yasa shi ku sa sa ya ki ma shi ta
She whispered gently to reassure the child.
Tips for using ささやく
- In English, whisper can describe both private speech and a quiet sound, so it is useful for describing voices that are meant to avoid being heard widely.