人の声・音 · Human & voice sounds
ひそひそ
hiso-hisogiongo · inanimate soundCommon
Whisper
Talking in low, secretive whispers — the sound of people murmuring privately, often gossiping.
Related words
Common forms
ひそひそ（と）話すひそひそ話
When to use
- ひそひそ話す / ひそひそ話 (whispered conversation).
- Carries a nuance of secrecy or gossip.
- Louder background chatter of a crowd is ガヤガヤ.
Examples
二人は隅でひそひそ話していた。
ふたりはすみでひそひそはなしていた。
The two of them were whispering in the corner.