“Sob” in Japanese
Short answer
Sob in Japanese is “泣き声” (nakigoe). Full meaning: cry (e.g. of a baby), sob, whine; tearful voice, weepy voice.
Other ways to say “Sob” in Japanese
すすり泣き
susurinaki sobbing, sob, weeping
泣声
nakigoe cry (e.g. of a baby), sob, whine; tearful voice, weepy voice
なき声
nakigoe cry (e.g. of a baby), sob, whine; tearful voice, weepy voice
泣きごえ
nakigoe cry (e.g. of a baby), sob, whine; tearful voice, weepy voice
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