noisy · disturbance

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 騒 denotes noise or a disturbance; its on-reading is そう, and its kun-reading is さわぐ.
• Basic usage: 騒ぐ means to make noise or cause a disturbance, while 騒音 refers to unwanted noise.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 騒ぐ / 騒音
  • 騒ぐ: This verb describes making noise or causing a disturbance where quiet is expected. Example: 図書館の中で騒ぐのはやめましょう。
  • 騒音: This noun refers to disruptive noise, such as sound heard outside or late at night. Example: 窓を閉めても外の騒音が聞こえました。