ささやき

Alternative writings: 囁き, 私語
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A whisper or soft murmur; speaking quietly or the soft sound itself (including secret talk or rustling sounds).

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Examples

会議室の隅で二人がささやきを交わしている。

Two people are exchanging whispers in the corner of the conference room.

彼の耳元で囁きが聞こえて、驚いた。

I heard a whisper near his ear and was surprised.

夜の森で葉のささやきが聞こえた。

I heard the whispering of leaves in the forest at night.

授業中はささやきをすると先生に注意される。

If you whisper during class, the teacher will scold you.

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