わちゃわちゃ

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An onomatopoeic word (often Kansai/Osaka) describing a noisy, bustling, or chattery state; can be used adverbially or as a noun (often implying lively, disorderly commotion).

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

子どもたちが公園でわちゃわちゃ遊んでいる。

The children are playing noisily and boisterously in the park.

打ち上げの会場はわちゃわちゃしていて、話が落ち着いてできなかった。

The party venue was chaotic and noisy, so we couldn't have a calm conversation.

みんなでわちゃわちゃ話しているうちに、時間があっという間に過ぎた。

While everyone was chattering excitedly, time flew by.

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