Translation guide
Describes the short, high-pitched sounds made by small birds, insects, or electronic devices. Japanese has several onomatopoeic words that capture different nuances of chirping.
The cheerful, repetitive sound of small birds.
The most common word for the singing or chirping of small birds. Often implies a pleasant, melodic sound.
The high-pitched, rhythmic sound made by crickets, cicadas, or other insects.
A short, high-pitched beep from a device like a phone, alarm, or smoke detector.
朝、鳥のさえずりで目が覚めた。
I woke up to the chirping of birds in the morning.
森の中は鳥のさえずりでいっぱいだ。
The forest is full of the chirping of birds.
Onomatopoeia for the typical chirp of sparrows or other small birds. Casual and often used in children's language or manga.
スズメがチュンチュン鳴いている。
The sparrows are chirping.
Onomatopoeia for noisy, chattering chirps of multiple birds. Can sound a bit chaotic or lively.
鳥たちがピーチクパーチク騒いでいる。
The birds are chirping noisily.
General term for an animal or insect's call. Used with the insect's name to specify the sound.
夜になると虫の鳴き声が聞こえる。
At night, you can hear the chirping of insects.
Onomatopoeia for the clear, bell-like chirping of bell crickets (鈴虫). Evokes a cool autumn evening.
鈴虫がリーンリーンと鳴いている。
The bell crickets are chirping.
Onomatopoeia for the rolling, gentle chirp of certain crickets. Often used for the sound of the 'koorogi' cricket.
コオロギがコロコロ鳴いている。
The crickets are chirping.
Onomatopoeia for a repetitive electronic beep or chirp, such as a low-battery warning or a timer.
火災報知器がピーピー鳴っている。
The smoke detector is chirping.
Onomatopoeia for a single short electronic beep, like a keycard tap or a button press.
カードをかざすとピッと鳴る。
It chirps when you tap the card.