How to Say ‘It's a bit noisy here, isn't it?’ in Japanese
ここ、ちょっとうるさいですね。
koko chotto urusai desu ne
[koko choht-toh oo-roo-sigh dess ne]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Remarking on the noise is a soft, indirect way to set up suggesting somewhere quieter. Japanese speakers often hint at a problem first and let the other person pick up on it.
Phrase Breakdown
ここ、ちょっと
koko chotto
here, a little
ここ means 'here' and sets the topic. Pause briefly at the comma, then say ちょっと with its small っ pause.
ここ、ちょっと暑いです。
It's a little hot here.
Words in this phrase
ここ
koko
[koko]
here
Referring to this place.
ここが私の家です。
This is my home.
ちょっと
chotto
[choht-toh]
a little; a bit
Placed before an adjective to soften the impact. Good for negotiating quiet hours politely.
夜は音楽がちょっと大きいです。
At night, the music is a little loud.
うるさいですね。
urusai desu ne
it's noisy, isn't it
うるさい means 'noisy'. ですね asks for agreement in a friendly way.
この店はうるさいですね。
This shop is noisy, isn't it?
Words in this phrase
うるさい
urusai
[oo-roo-sigh]
noisy; loud; annoying (sound)
Stronger/more blunt than 「大きい」. Use carefully with neighbors; better for describing the situation to a manager, or in very close relationships.
夜中の音楽がうるさいです。
The music in the middle of the night is noisy.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
ね
ne
[ne]
isn't it; right
Sentence-ending particle that seeks agreement or adds friendliness.
今日は暑いですね。
It's hot today, isn't it?
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