Japanese word

叫び声

Pronunciation

Romajisakebigoe

Meaning

  • nounscream

Example

突然、叫び声が聞こえました。totsu zen sake bi goe ga ki ko e ma shi ta

I suddenly heard a scream.

Illustration for 叫び声 (scream)

More examples

助けを求める叫び声が、廊下から聞こえました。tasu ke o moto me ru sake bi goe ga rō ka ka ra ki ko e ma shi ta

A scream for help came from the hallway.

Core concept

Refers to a voice released with unusual force when emotion, danger, or the need to be heard breaks through.

Common phrases

  • 叫び声を上げるsake bi goe o a ge ru

    let out a scream

  • 叫び声が聞こえるsake bi goe ga ki ko e ru

    hear a scream

Similar words

叫びsakebi: A cry or shout that expresses strong emotion or an urgent need.
悲鳴himei: A high, loud cry caused by fear, pain, or sudden shock.
絶叫zekkyō: A very loud cry expressing intense fear, excitement, or another strong emotion.
怒号dogō: A loud, harsh voice expressing anger or giving forceful orders.

Definition in Japanese

人の注意を引いたり感情を表したりするために大声で発する声。hito no chū i o hi i ta ri kan jō o arawa shi ta ri su ru ta me ni ō goe de has su ru koe

Word origin

In 叫び声 (sakebigoe), 叫び (sakebi, "a cry") is the noun form of 叫ぶ (sakebu, "to cry out"), and 声 (koe, "voice") specifies that the cry is vocal.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use cry for a sound of grief or distress, while 叫び声 (sakebigoe) covers a wider range of loud emotional or attention-seeking calls.

Other meanings

  • crynoun
  • shoutnoun

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