Japanese · Adjectives
うるさい
urusai
Noisy / Loud / Annoying
Beginneradjective
Definition
Describes a noise level that is irritating or disruptive. Also used informally to tell someone to be quiet, similar to "shut up" in casual speech.
Example
外がうるさくて眠れませんでした。
It was noisy outside and I could not sleep.
Etymology
'うるさい' (urusai) comes from a historical context of annoyance resulting from excessive noise, with roots dating back to classical Japanese literature.
How & Where It’s Used
'うるさい' is used in informal contexts and everyday conversations to complain about disturbances, understood across various regional dialects.