騒ぐ

• Reading: さわぐ
• Romaji: sawagu
• Kanji breakdown: 騒 (sou/sawa) — noise, disturbance, commotion
• Pronunciation: /sa.wa.gɯ/

Meaning

To make noise; to be rowdy; to make a fuss. To create a commotion.

A Group 1 (godan) verb conjugated with the ぐ row. Describes making loud noise, causing a disturbance, or creating excitement. Can refer to physical noise (children playing loudly) or figurative uproar (media frenzy, public panic). Often used with a negative connotation.

Examples

1. 図書館で騒がないでください。 Please don't make noise in the library.
2. 子供たちが公園で楽しそうに騒いでいる。 The children are having a good time being rowdy in the park.
3. そんなに騒ぐことではないと思います。 I don't think it's something to make such a fuss about.

Usage Guide

Context: public places, children, news

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

The kanji 騒 combines 馬 (horse) and 蚤 (flea), evoking the image of a horse agitated by fleas — restless, noisy, and causing a commotion.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal