やかましい

Alternative writings: 喧しい, 八釜しい
JLPT:N2
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1

noisy; loud; clamorous; boisterous

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

夜中に隣の部屋がやかましくて眠れなかった。

The neighboring room was so noisy at night I couldn't sleep.

祭りの会場は人が多くてやかましかった。

The festival venue was crowded and loud.

あの犬はいつもやかましく吠える。

That dog always barks noisily.

2

much talked of; the subject of lively discussion or complaint

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

その事件は町中でやかましく言われている。

That incident is being talked about all over town.

新しい制度についてやかましく批判が上がった。

There was loud criticism about the new system.

3

strict; severe; particular about rules or details

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

この会社は服装にやかましいので、カジュアルは難しい。

This company is strict about dress code, so casual wear is difficult.

学校は時間にやかましいから、遅刻は注意される。

The school is strict about punctuality, so you'll be reprimanded for being late.

4

particular; fussy; fastidious; fault-finding

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

あの人は食べ物にやかましく、好き嫌いが多い。

That person is picky about food and has many likes and dislikes.

親がやかましくて服を自分で選べない。

My parents are so fussy I can't choose my clothes myself.

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