How to say 'Whisper' in Japanese | ささやく

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The Japanese word for Whisper is 'Sasayaku', written as ささやく in Japanese.

word

ささやく

Meaning

Whisper

Reading

Sasayaku

Explanation

The Japanese verb 'ささやく' means 'to whisper'. It is used to describe speaking very softly or quietly, often in a way that is intended to be heard only by a specific person or group. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as sharing secrets, expressing intimate thoughts, or conveying something discreetly. For example: She whispered in my ear「彼女は私の耳にささやいた」(かのじょはわたしのみみにささやいた). The wind whispered through the trees「風が木々の間でささやいていた」(かぜがきぎのあいだでささやいていた). The verb often carries a sense of intimacy or secrecy, making it suitable for poetic or emotional expressions.

Part Of Speech

verb

Frequency

4857

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Hiragana in the Word ささやく

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

さ

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hiragana

や

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hiragana

く

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'Sasayaku' means 'Whisper' .

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