Meaning

Primary

To Make Noise

Alternatives

To Be Boisterous, To Make A Fuss

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

The kanji is boisterous. The verb version is to make noise or to be boisterous. Basically, you're being boisterous when you make a lot of noise, so that's where it comes from.

Reading

さわぐ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You're always going to make noise and be boisterous when you eat something sour (さわ). Imagine stuffing lemon slices, sour candy, and umeboshi into your mouth. All at once. See how much noise you make? They're so sour, and they make you so boisterous.

Context

Context Sentences

騒ぐな!死にたいのか?死にたくなけりゃ黙ってろ。

Don’t make so much noise! Do you wanna be killed? If not, just shut up.

Kanji Composition