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ざわざわ (Zawazawa) is a Japanese adverb meaning “noisily (from many people talking), in a commotion, with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.), with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.)”.

Meanings

  1. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbnoisily (from many people talking); in a commotion
  2. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbwith a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.); with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.)
  3. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbfeeling a chill; with a chill (up one's spine)