How to Say ‘A bit loud’ in Japanese
ちょっと大きいです。
chotto ookii desu
[choht-toh oh-kee dess]
💬 Usage Tip: A gentle complaint. Add [すみませんが] before it to sound extra considerate.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Direct “Turn it down!” can feel aggressive. This phrasing signals cooperation rather than conflict.
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.
大きい
ookii
[oh-kee]
loud (sound); big
When referring to sound/volume, 「大きい」 = “loud.” Use with 「音」「声」「音楽」.
その音、ちょっと大きいです。
That sound is a little loud.
です
desu
[dess]
is (polite)
Polite ending used when stating the situation gently to someone you don’t know well, like a neighbor.
すみません、夜はちょっと大きいです。
Excuse me, at night it’s a little loud.
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