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Sound & Noise

ぴーぴー

pii-pii

High-pitched whistle or cry

A thin, high-pitched continuous sound — a whistle blowing, a baby chick peeping, or a kettle whistling. A sharp, persistent note.

💡A referee's whistle at a game — 'The whistle blew pii-pii to signal the end.'

Example

笛がぴーぴー鳴っている。

The whistle is blowing pii-pii.

Quiz yourself

The baby chicks were ___ calling for their mother.

ひよこたちが母鳥を呼んで○○鳴いている。

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Intermediate