号泣（ごうきゅう、goukyuう）
- crying loudly

The Japanese word 号泣号泣 means to weep loudly, to sob uncontrollably, or to burst into tears. It describes a state of intense crying, often accompanied by strong emotions such as sadness, grief, joy, or relief. The crying is usually pronounced and noticeable, unlike a quiet cry. This isn't just a few tears; it's a full-blown emotional outburst.

⚫︎ 映画を見て、感動して号泣した。 Translation: I watched the movie and cried my eyes out, moved by it. ⚫︎ 彼女は悲しい知らせを聞いて、その場で号泣し始めた。 Translation: She started sobbing right there upon hearing the sad news. ⚫︎ 優勝が決まった瞬間、選手たちは号泣していた。 Translation: At the moment of victory, the athletes were weeping loudly.

You can use 号泣号泣 in situations where someone is overcome with strong emotions and begins to cry very loudly. It's suitable for both formal and informal settings, although it might be considered more dramatic in formal contexts. It generally describes a scene of significant emotional intensity.

号泣号泣 is typically written using kanji and hiragana. ⚫︎ Kanji: 号泣 ⚫︎ Hiragana: ごうきゅう There are no other ways to write this word. The okurigana is fixed.

⚫︎ 大泣き（おおなき） - to cry loudly, to weep copiously. ⚫︎ 泣き叫ぶ（なきさけぶ） - to scream and cry. ⚫︎ 嗚咽（おえつ） - sobbing; choking with emotion. This is closer to a choking, gasping cry.

⚫︎ Although there isn't one perfect antonym, words representing emotional calmness would work. ⚫︎ 平静（へいぜい）- calmness, composure. ⚫︎ 笑顔（えがお）- smile, smiling face. (indicates the opposite emotion)

その知らせを聞いたとき、彼女はあまりの驚きに号泣してしまった。 ・Translation: When she heard the news, she was so surprised that she burst into tears. ・Explanation: This sentence describes an overwhelming emotion (surprise) causing a person to cry loudly.

感動的なスピーチに聴衆は皆号泣していた。 ・Translation: The audience all cried during the moving speech. ・Explanation: This example emphasizes the powerful effect of a speech, leading to widespread sobbing.

号泣号泣 is a compound word: ⚫︎ 号（ごう） - This character implies a loud sound, shout, or cry. ⚫︎ 泣（きゅう） - This character means to cry or weep. Together, they form a word that emphasizes a loud, intense cry.