ワイワイ

Alternative writings: わいわい
Frequency:
1

Noisily; boisterously — loud, lively noise often from a group having fun.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

週末は公園で子どもたちがワイワイ遊んでいた。

On the weekend, children were playing boisterously in the park.

仲間とワイワイ飲み会をした。

I had a lively drinking party with friends.

2

Incessantly complaining or making a fuss; pestering or going on and on about something (often critical).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

クレームの電話で客がワイワイ騒いでいる。

Customers are making a fuss on complaint calls.

彼女は小さなことでもワイワイ言うタイプだ。

She tends to make a big fuss even about small things.

3

Loudly crying or wailing; bawling or howling (emphatic loud vocalization).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

隣の家から赤ちゃんのワイワイという泣き声が聞こえる。

I can hear a baby crying loudly from the next house.

試合で負けてファンがワイワイ騒いだ。

Fans made a lot of noise after the team lost the match.