noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to physical, often violent public disorder or upheaval. Can be used as a noun or with する to describe the outbreak of a riot.
そのニュースで街に騒動が起きた。
The news caused a riot in the streets.
暴徒
The mob started a riot.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Used for non-physical public commotion, especially in media or social contexts: a scandal, controversy, or loud public reaction.
政治家の発言が大騒動になった。
The politician's remark caused a huge uproar.
SNSでちょっとした騒動が起きた。
A small controversy broke out on social media.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Describes a smaller-scale, often personal or familial conflict, such as a feud or tussle. Less common than the broader 'uproar' sense.
遺産をめぐって親族間で騒動が続いている。
A feud over the inheritance continues among the relatives.
隣人との境界線のことで騒動になった。
It turned into a dispute with the neighbor over the property line.