How to Say ‘It's a bit noisy, isn't it?’ in Japanese
ちょっとうるさいですね。
chotto urusai desu ne
[choht-toh oo-roo-sigh dess ne]
💬 Usage Tip: Ending with ね invites the other person to agree, like "isn't it?" in English. It works on any observation: 寒いですね "It's cold, isn't it?"
Phrase Breakdown
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 invites the listener to agree. Say it u-ru-sa-i.
外がうるさいですね。
It's noisy outside, 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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