Translation and Meaning of: 叫ぶ - sakebu

The Japanese word 叫ぶ [さけぶ] carries an intense and emotional meaning, often associated with loud cries or exclamations. If you're looking to better understand its use, translation, or origin, this article will explore all of this in a clear and practical way. In addition, we will see how this word is perceived in Japan, its cultural context, and even tips for memorizing it correctly.

Whether for Japanese students or those curious about the language, understanding 叫ぶ goes beyond the dictionary. It appears in everyday situations, animes, and even cultural expressions, making it a useful and interesting word to learn. Here at Suki Nihongo, our goal is to provide precise and relevant explanations for those who want to master the language.

Meaning and usage of 叫ぶ

叫ぶ is a Japanese verb that means "to shout," "to cry out," or "to exclaim." Unlike more neutral words like 言う (to say), it carries a strong emotional weight, indicating something said with intensity, whether out of anger, pain, joy, or desperation. For example, in emergency situations, someone might 叫ぶ to ask for help.

In everyday life, the use of 叫ぶ is not as common as more frequently used verbs, precisely because of its dramatic tone. It appears more in literary contexts, media, or emotional dialogues. An anime character shouting in a battle will likely use this word, while normal conversations rarely include it.

Origin and writing of kanji

The kanji 叫ぶ is composed of two elements: 口 (mouth) and 丩 (an ancient radical that represents something twisted or contorted). Together, they convey the idea of a voice distorted by effort, like a scream. This combination helps to understand why the word is associated with loud and emotional sounds.

Interestingly, the radical 丩 is not common in other modern kanjis, which makes 叫ぶ a unique character. Japanese students can memorize it by associating it with "mouth" (口) and something intense, as shouts involve vocal effort. This tip is useful for those who want to remember the correct writing.

Shouting in Japanese culture

In Japan, expressing high emotions in public is not as common as in some Western cultures. Therefore, 叫ぶ often appears in specific contexts, such as festivals (matsuri), where people shout to celebrate, or in extreme situations. In movies and dramas, the word reinforces dramatic or conflict scenes.

One curiosity is that, in certain regional dialects, 叫ぶ can have slightly different pronunciations, but the meaning remains the same. In Tokyo, the standard form さけぶ is the most used, but in areas like Osaka, you may hear subtle variations depending on the context.

Vocabulary

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Verb conjugation of 叫ぶ

• 叫ぶ Base form
• 叫べる potential
• 叫んだ past
• 叫びます polished gift
• 叫ばない Negative

Synonyms and similar words

• 叫び声 (sakebigoe) - shout, cry
• 叫声 (sakegoe) - Sound of a scream, shout
• 声を張り上げる (koe o hariageru) - Raise your voice, shout
• 大声を出す (oogoe o dasu) - Let out a big shout
• 叫び続ける (sakebi tsuzukeru) - Continuar gritando
• 叫び叫ぶ (sakebi sakebu) - Scream incessantly
• 叫び立てる (sakebi tateru) - Shout loudly, cry out
• 叫びわめく (sakebi wameku) - Scream desperately
• 叫び嘆く (sakebi nageku) - Scream and lament
• 叫び呼ぶ (sakebi yobu) - Shouting to call someone
• 叫び上げる (sakebiageru) - Let out a loud scream
• 叫び通す (sakebi toosu) - Scream continuously, without stopping
• 叫び声を上げる (sakebigoe o ageru) - Raise the shout, make a loud sound
• 叫び声を出す (sakebigoe o dasu) - Let out a shout

叫ぶ

Romaji: sakebu
Kana: さけぶ
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: to scream; to cry

Meaning in English: to shout;to cry

Definition: Say loud and proud.

Example Sentences - (叫ぶ) sakebu

See below some example sentences:

叫ぶことが大切です。

Sakebu koto ga taisetsu desu

It's important to scream.

• 叫ぶ - verb that means "to shout"
• こと - noun that means "thing"
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 大切 - Adjective meaning "important"
• です - Auxiliary verb that indicates the polite form of speech

叫び声が響き渡った。

Sakebi goe ga hibikiwatatta

A scream echoed.

The screams echoed.

• 叫び声 - shout
• が - subject particle
• 響き渡った - echoed