Japanese meaning of ガヤガヤ
Reading:
がやがや (gayagaya)
English Translation:
chatting noisily, buzz of a crowd
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Common in manga/anime for school cafeterias, festivals, parties, or public places.
学校の食堂やお祭り、パーティー、公共の場のざわめきに使われる定番。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as an adverb: "ガヤガヤしている" (“noisy/buzzing”).
Trap for English Speakers
Not "gaga" or "guy."
Example
Basic Example
教室がガヤガヤしていた。
The classroom was buzzing with noise.
Applied Example
電車の中もガヤガヤとうるさかった。
The train was filled with lively chatter.