Translation guide
Describes people, groups, or behavior that is noisy, rough, and disorderly. Japanese has several words that capture different aspects of 'rowdy', from boisterous fun to violent disruption.
Describing a lively, loud, and somewhat disorderly person or group, often in a fun or energetic way.
An i-adjective meaning noisy, boisterous, or bustling. It can describe people, places, or situations. It often implies a lack of quiet rather than violence.
あのクラスはいつも騒がしい。
That class is always rowdy.
子供たちが騒がしく遊んでいる。
The children are playing rowdily.
A na-adjective meaning lively, bustling, or full of activity. It has a positive connotation of cheerful noise and energy, like a party or a busy street.
賑やかなパーティーだった。
It was a rowdy party.
An i-adjective meaning noisy, loud, or clamorous. It often carries a negative nuance of being annoyingly loud or rowdy.
隣の部屋がやかましい。
The next room is rowdy (noisy).
Describing behavior that is wild, unruly, or potentially violent, often associated with troublemakers.
An i-adjective meaning rough, violent, or wild. It describes actions or people who are physically rough or aggressive.
彼は荒っぽい遊び方が好きだ。
He likes rowdy play.
荒っぽい客が店で騒いでいた。
Rowdy customers were making a fuss in the store.
A na-adjective or noun meaning violent, rough, or disorderly. It implies a lack of restraint and can refer to physical violence or reckless behavior.
A verb meaning to act violently, rampage, or be rowdy in a destructive way. Often used for people or animals causing a commotion.
Describing children or groups that are hard to control, often making noise and causing minor trouble.
A na-adjective or noun describing children who are mischievous, naughty, or rowdy in a playful way. It often has an affectionate tone.
やんちゃな子供たちが走り回っている。
Rowdy kids are running around.
A phrase meaning uncontrollable or too much to handle. It describes rowdy children or situations that are out of control.
Describing a crowd, event, or place that is noisy and chaotic, often with a sense of disorder.
A taru-adjective or adverb meaning noisy, tumultuous, or in an uproar. It describes a scene of confusion and loud noise.
会場は騒然となった。
The venue became rowdy.
乱暴な言葉遣いをする。
He uses rowdy (rough) language.
酔っ払いがバーで暴れた。
A drunk person got rowdy in the bar.
あの子は本当に手に負えない。
That kid is really rowdy (uncontrollable).
A noun meaning a boisterous merrymaking, carousing, or rowdy party. It implies loud, drunken fun.
昨夜はどんちゃん騒ぎだった。
Last night was a rowdy bash.