どよめき Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
commotion; stir; uproar
usually written using kana alone
Describes a noisy, excited reaction from a crowd or group, such as murmuring, buzzing, or a sudden stir.
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どよめき
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When the news broke, a commotion ran through the office.
echo, sound, resound
Similar words
- ざわめき
ざわめき is a more general rustling or murmuring sound, often from a crowd or nature, while どよめき implies a louder, more excited or shocked stir.
- 騒ぎ
騒ぎ is a broader term for noise, fuss, or disturbance, not necessarily from a group reaction; どよめき specifically refers to a collective stir or uproar.
Etymology
Derived from the verb どよめく, an onomatopoeic or mimetic word suggesting a rumbling or stirring sound. The exact origin is uncertain.
