- waiwai noisily, clamorously, boisterously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.), going on and on, making a fuss (of something), playing up; loudly (crying), wailing, bawling, howling
Casual, spoken Japanese for describing people or kids making noise, chatting excitedly, or complaining loudly in groups.
友達とワイワイ騒いだ。
Tomodachi to waiwai sawaida.
I made a racket with my friends.
子供たちがワイワイ遊んでいる。
Kodomotachi ga waiwai asonde iru.
The children are playing noisily.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'gaya gaya', which implies a crowded, murmuring buzz rather than loud, active noise.
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