ざわざわ

Quick Meaning

ざわざわ means "noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills".

Reading

• Furigana: ざわざわ
• Romaji: zawazawa

Study Flow

First read ざわざわ aloud, then connect the sound "zawazawa" with the meaning "noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills".

Recall Practice

1. Cover the English and say the meaning of ざわざわ.
2. Cover the Japanese and write the word for "noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills".
3. Say the romaji aloud: zawazawa.

Mini Sentence Drill

Write one short sentence using ざわざわ. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.

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