人の声・音 · Human & voice sounds
クスクス
kusu-kusugiseigo · living-thing soundCommon
Giggle
Laughing softly under your breath — a stifled giggle, often at something you shouldn't be laughing at. Contrast the loud ゲラゲラ (belly laugh).
Related words
Common forms
クスクス笑う
When to use
- クスクス笑う — to giggle quietly.
- Implies the laughter is held back or hidden.
- Louder laughs: ゲラゲラ (roaring), ニコニコ is smiling (no sound).
Examples
後ろの席で誰かがクスクス笑っていた。
うしろのせきでだれかがクスクスわらっていた。
Someone was giggling in the seat behind me.