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きゃあきゃあ

kyaa-kyaa

Squealing / shrieking

High-pitched excited squealing, typically from girls or children. Can be from excitement, delight, or playful fear.

💡Kids on a roller coaster — 'The children were kyaa-kyaa screaming with excitement.'

Example

子供たちがプールできゃあきゃあとはしゃいでいる。

The children are kyaa-kyaa squealing in the pool.

Quiz yourself

The fans were ___ screaming when the idol appeared on stage.

アイドルが登場してファンが○○と叫んだ。

squealingshriekingexcitedchildrenplayful
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