Translation guide
Describes high-pitched sounds made by animals, people, or objects. Covers squeals of excitement, pain, or mechanical noise.
High-pitched cries of animals like pigs, mice, or birds.
General term for animal cries. Often used with specific animal names.
豚の鳴き声が聞こえる。
I can hear the squealing of pigs.
Onomatopoeia for high-pitched squeaks, like mice or small birds.
ネズミがキーキー鳴いている。
The mouse is squealing.
Onomatopoeia for pig squeals, often used in children's contexts.
子豚がブーブー鳴いている。
The piglet is squealing.
High-pitched sounds of joy, often by children or fans.
Onomatopoeia for excited squeals, common for fangirling or children playing.
子どもたちがキャーキャー言いながら遊んでいる。
The kids are playing, squealing with delight.
Literally 'yellow voice', refers to high-pitched excited screams, especially from female fans.
Cheers or shouts of joy, can include squealing in a crowd.
Sharp, involuntary cries from sudden pain or fright.
A shriek or scream, often from pain or terror. Can be high-pitched.
彼女は痛みで悲鳴を上げた。
She let out a squeal of pain.
Short, sharp squeal of surprise or slight pain.
ネズミを見て「キャッ」と叫んだ。
She squealed when she saw the mouse.
High-pitched sound from brakes, tires, or machinery.
Onomatopoeia for squeaking or squealing, like brakes or hinges.
ブレーキがキーキー鳴る。
The brakes are squealing.
To creak or squeak under pressure, for doors, floors, or machinery.
古い扉が軋んで開いた。
The old door opened with a squeal.
Loanword for tire squeal, used in car contexts.
タイヤのスキール音が聞こえた。
I heard the squealing of tires.
鳴き声 is for animal cries, while 悲鳴 is for human screams of pain or fear. Using 悲鳴 for an animal is possible but less common.
犬の悲鳴が聞こえた。
I heard a dog's squeal of pain.
Japanese has many onomatopoeic words for squealing. キーキー is versatile for high-pitched sounds, while キャーキャー is specifically for excited human squeals.
アイドルが登場すると、会場から黄色い声が上がった。
When the idol appeared, squeals rose from the audience.
サプライズに歓声が上がった。
Squeals of delight erupted at the surprise.