Entry
ビュービュー
byuubyuu
The loud, howling sound of a fierce wind, or the sound of heavy wheezing.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word describes the intense, continuous sound of a strong wind blowing, such as during a typhoon, blizzard, or severe storm. It is also used medically or descriptively for the harsh, whistling sound of labored breathing, like severe wheezing from asthma.
- Howling, fierce wind
- Heavy wheezing or labored breathing
Sense Map
Wind & Weather
Describes a loud, whistling, or howling wind. Used for severe weather conditions where the wind blows fiercely and constantly.
風がビュービューと吹く
Breathing
Describes a harsh wheezing sound in the throat or chest, usually due to respiratory issues like asthma.
喉がビュービュー鳴る
Usage Note
How to Use
ビュービュー（と）吹く
The most common pattern, meaning 'to blow fiercely/howl' (used with wind/storms).
ビュービュー（と）鳴る
Used when something 'makes a howling/wheezing sound' (e.g., the wind itself or a person's throat).
ビュービュー音を立てる
How to Use
Common Phrases
風がビュービューと吹く
the wind blows fiercely
風がビュービュー鳴る
the wind howls
ビュービュー音を立てる
to make a howling/whistling sound
吹雪がビュービューと
a blizzard howling
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Stormy Weather | Negative / Dramatic | Implies the wind is dangerously strong or disruptive to daily life. |
| Medical / Breathing | Negative / Concerning | Indicates noticeable, labored wheezing, often requiring medical attention or rest. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ひゅーひゅー ひゅーひゅー / similar | Use for a lighter, higher-pitched whistling sound, like wind coming through a small crack or mild wheezing. | Lacks the fierce, brute force and harshness of byuubyuu. | 隙間風がヒューヒューと入る |
どうどう どうどう / similar | Use for the heavy, deep, roaring sound of a massive waterfall or very deep wind. | Focuses on a deep bass rumble, whereas byuubyuu focuses on the sharp rush of air. | 滝がどうどうと音を立てる |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using it for a pleasant, gentle breeze.
For a gentle breeze, use 'そよそよ' (soyosoyo). Byuubyuu is strictly for strong, noisy winds.
Using it to describe someone snoring gently.
Gentle sleeping breaths are 'すうすう' (suusuu). Byuubyuu indicates painful or blocked airways (wheezing).
Examples
Examples
風がビュービューと吹いていて、外に出られない。
かぜが[ビュービュー]とふいていて、そとにでられない。
The wind is howling so fiercely that I can't go outside.
LiteralShows a wind that is extremely strong and unsafe.
台風のせいで、一晩中風がビュービュー鳴っていた。
たいふうのせいで、ひとばんじゅうかぜが[ビュービュー]なっていた。
Because of the typhoon, the wind was howling all night.
LiteralUsed with the verb '鳴る' (to sound/howl) for dramatic wind noises.
窓の隙間から冷たい風がビュービュー入ってくる。
まどのすきまからつめたいかぜが[ビュービュー]はいってくる。
A cold wind is blowing fiercely in through the crack in the window.
LiteralEven through a crack, the intensity is so strong that it howls loudly.
彼は喘息で喉をビュービュー鳴らしている。
かれはぜんそくでのどを[ビュービュー]ならしている。
His throat is wheezing heavily from asthma.
LiteralClinical usage for restricted, heavy breathing sounds.
山頂では吹雪がビュービューと吹き荒れていた。
さんちょうではふぶきが[ビュービュー]とふきあれていた。
A blizzard was howling and raging at the summit of the mountain.
LiteralCombined with extreme icy/snowy weather conditions.
Similar Words
ヒューヒュー
hyuuhyuu
A lighter, higher-pitched sound of wind or wheezing.
どうどう
doudou
A heavy, roaring sound of rushing water, strong winds, or heavy footsteps, as well as the command 'whoa' to calm a horse. A heavy, roaring sound of a waterfall or massive wind.
すうすう
suusuu
The light sound of air passing through a small gap, or a soft, rhythmic sound while breathing.
Questions
What is the difference between byuubyuu and hyuuhyuu?
Hyuuhyuu is a lighter, higher-pitched whistling. Byuubyuu is louder, harsher, and indicates a much stronger force of wind or more severe wheezing.
Can I use byuubyuu for artificial wind, like an air conditioner?
Usually no, unless the machine is exceptionally loud and blowing at industrial speeds. It's mostly reserved for natural elements.
Is byuubyuu a positive word?
No. It almost always carries a harsh or negative connotation, associated with bad weather or illness.
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