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English - Japanese
Scream
skrim
Very common
~ 2800
~ 2800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
叫ぶ (さけぶ, sakebu), 悲鳴 (ひめい, himei), 叫び声 (さけびごえ, sakebigoe), 怒鳴る (どなる, donaru), 声を上げる (こえをあげる, koe o ageru)
Scream meanings in Japanese
叫ぶ (さけぶ, sakebu)
Example:
She screamed when she saw the spider.
彼女はクモを見て叫びました。
The crowd screamed with excitement.
群衆は興奮して叫びました。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday situations, often expressing fear, excitement, or surprise.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'scream' and can be used in various contexts.
悲鳴 (ひめい, himei)
Example:
I heard a scream in the distance.
遠くで悲鳴を聞きました。
Her scream echoed through the halls.
彼女の悲鳴が廊下に響きました。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Often used in contexts involving distress or danger, such as accidents or horror situations.
Note: This term specifically refers to screams that convey fear or pain.
叫び声 (さけびごえ, sakebigoe)
Example:
His scream was heard across the field.
彼の叫び声は野原を越えて聞こえました。
The scream of the roller coaster riders was thrilling.
ジェットコースターの乗客たちの叫び声はスリリングでした。
Usage: InformalContext: Used to describe the sound of screaming, often in a more descriptive manner.
Note: This term emphasizes the sound aspect of a scream.
怒鳴る (どなる, donaru)
Example:
He screamed at the kids to be quiet.
彼は子供たちに静かにするよう怒鳴りました。
Don't scream at me!
私に怒鳴らないで!
Usage: InformalContext: Used when someone raises their voice in anger or frustration.
Note: This term conveys a more aggressive tone, often used in conflicts.
声を上げる (こえをあげる, koe o ageru)
Example:
She screamed for help.
彼女は助けを求めて声を上げました。
He screamed with joy when he won.
彼は勝ったときに喜びで声を上げました。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in various emotional contexts, both positive and negative.
Note: This phrase is more versatile, referring to raising one's voice in general.
Scream's synonyms
shout
To utter a loud cry or call out loudly.
Example: She shouted for help when she saw the spider.
Note: While similar to 'scream,' 'shout' often implies a more forceful or urgent vocalization.
yell
To shout loudly, often in anger or excitement.
Example: The coach yelled at the players to run faster.
Note: Similar to 'scream,' but 'yell' can convey a sense of anger or urgency in communication.
cry out
To utter a loud, sharp, or sudden sound as an expression of emotion or pain.
Example: The child cried out in fear when she got lost in the store.
Note: Less intense than 'scream,' 'cry out' can indicate a sudden vocalization in response to a specific situation.
shriek
To utter a high-pitched, piercing sound, often in fear, excitement, or pain.
Example: The sudden noise made her shriek in surprise.
Note: 'Shriek' typically refers to a sharp, piercing sound, often associated with fear or surprise.
Scream expressions, common phrases
Scream bloody murder
To scream loudly and often in a way that suggests extreme fear, anger, or pain.
Example: When she saw the spider, she screamed bloody murder.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the intensity and urgency of the scream, often implying a sense of danger or distress.
Scream your head off
To scream very loudly or intensely, often out of excitement or enthusiasm.
Example: The fans screamed their heads off when their favorite band took the stage.
Note: This phrase is used in a more positive context, indicating a strong emotional reaction like joy or excitement.
Scream blue murder
To scream or shout loudly and in a very expressive way, usually out of protest or intense emotion.
Example: The child screamed blue murder when her toy was taken away.
Note: Similar to 'scream bloody murder,' this phrase conveys a sense of extreme distress or outrage.
Scream your lungs out
To scream or shout very loudly, often to the point of straining one's voice.
Example: The singer screamed her lungs out during the concert.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the volume and intensity of the scream, suggesting a prolonged or sustained vocal effort.
Scream and shout
To make a lot of noise by shouting or screaming loudly.
Example: The kids screamed and shouted with excitement at the amusement park.
Note: This phrase is more general and encompasses both shouting and screaming to convey a sense of loud and exuberant expression.
Scream your heart out
To scream with intense emotion, usually as a way to express deep feelings or release pent-up emotions.
Example: She screamed her heart out at the top of the mountain to release her frustration.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the emotional aspect of the scream, often indicating a cathartic release of feelings.
Scream everyday (slang) expressions
Freak out
To react with extreme emotion, often fear or excitement.
Example: When she saw the spider, she freaked out and started screaming.
Note: While screaming is a part of freaking out, the term 'freak out' encompasses a wider range of reactions beyond just vocal expression.
Lose it
To lose control emotionally or mentally.
Example: He lost it when he didn't get the promotion he was hoping for.
Note: Similar to 'freak out', 'lose it' indicates a loss of emotional restraint beyond just vocalizing with screams.
Go bananas
To become very excited or act in a crazy manner.
Example: The kids went bananas when they found out about the surprise trip to Disneyland.
Note: This term refers to a state of wild excitement, potentially involving shouting and screaming.
Bawl
To cry loudly and onerously.
Example: The baby started bawling when her favorite toy was taken away.
Note: While screaming may involve an element of crying, 'bawling' specifically refers to loud crying with potentially less verbal expression.
Screech
A harsh, shrill cry or sound.
Example: The car screeched to a halt, and the driver screamed in frustration.
Note: While 'screech' can involve vocal sounds similar to screaming, it is often associated with physical or mechanical noises rather than emotional vocalization.
Scream - Examples
She let out a blood-curdling scream when she saw the spider.
The protesters were screaming for justice.
The roller coaster ride was so thrilling that I couldn't help but scream.
Scream grammar
Scream - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: scream
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): screams
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): scream
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): screamed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): screaming
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): screams
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): scream
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): scream
Syllables, Separation and Stress
scream Contains 1 syllables: scream
Phonetic transcription: ˈskrēm
scream , ˈskrēm (The red syllable is stressed)
Scream - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
scream: ~ 2800 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.