Japanese word

叫ぶ

Pronunciation

Romajisakebu

Meaning

  • verbcry out, shout

Example

助けて！と叫びます。tasu ke te to sake bi ma su

I cry out, "Help!"

Illustration for 叫ぶ (cry out)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Uses a loud, forceful voice to send words or feelings beyond ordinary speaking.

Common phrases

  • 大声で叫ぶō goe de sake bu

    shout loudly

  • 恐怖で叫ぶkyō fu de sake bu

    scream in fear

  • 人に向かって叫ぶhito ni mu ka tte sake bu

    shout at someone

Similar words

呼びかけるyobikakeru: To use one's voice to get someone's attention or invite a response.
わめくwameku: To make loud cries because of strong distress or agitation.
怒鳴るdonaru: To speak to someone in a loud, angry voice.

Definition in Japanese

普通より大きな声を出して、言葉や気持ちを相手に伝える。fu tsū yo ri ō ki na koe o da shi te koto ba ya ki mo chi o ai te ni tsuta e ru

Word origin

叫ぶ (sakebu, "to cry out") is a native Japanese verb, and 叫び (sakebi, "a cry") is its noun form, showing the verb stem in the related word.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 叫ぶ (sakebu) often describes calling out loudly to someone at a distance, not only an emotional scream.

Other meanings

  • screamverb

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