| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 静か | しずか |
Pronunciation: shizuka
How to Say It Outloud: shee-zoo-kah
Usage: Used to describe a quiet or calm state, often in reference to a place or atmosphere.
Example Sentence Japanese:
この図書館はとても静かです。
この図書館はとても静かです。Example Sentence English:This library is very quiet.
This library is very quiet.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 黙る | だまる |
Pronunciation: damaru
How to Say It Outloud: dah-mah-roo
Usage: A verb meaning 'to become silent' or 'to keep quiet'.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼はその質問に黙りました。
彼はその質問に黙りました。Example Sentence English:He kept quiet in response to the question.
He kept quiet in response to the question.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 静かに | しずかに |
Pronunciation: shizuka ni
How to Say It Outloud: shee-zoo-kah nee
Usage: An adverb meaning 'quietly'.
Example Sentence Japanese:静かにしてください。
静かにしてください。Example Sentence English:Please be quiet.
Please be quiet.Dictionary
静かしずかCommon wordjlpt-n5
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- quiet; silent
- slow; unhurried
- calm; peaceful
悠々ゆうゆうCommon wordjlpt-n2
'taru' adjectiveAdverb taking the 'to' particle
- quiet; calm; leisurely; composed
Adverb (fukushi)
- easily; comfortably; without difficulty
Adverb taking the 'to' particle
- distant; far-off; boundless; endless; eternal
穏やかおだやかCommon wordjlpt-n3
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- calm; quiet; gentle; peaceful; mild
- moderate; reasonable; amicable
大人しいおとなしいCommon wordjlpt-n2jlpt-n1
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- gentle; quiet; mild; meek; obedient; docile; well-behaved; tame
- quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
穏健おんけんCommon word
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- moderate (view, politics, etc.); temperate; sensible; sober; non-radical
安静あんせいCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounNa-adjective (keiyodoshi)
- rest; quiet; repose
無口むくちCommon wordjlpt-n1
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Noun
- taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
- Halter
物静かものしずか
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- quiet; still; calm
沈黙ちんもくCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- silence; being silent; quiet; hush
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
- reticence; inaction
静めるしずめるCommon word
Ichidan verbTransitive verb
- to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to make quiet
Transitive verb
- to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to appease (someone's anger); to pacify; to settle (e.g. discord)
Transitive verb
- to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell; to put down; to get under control
Transitive verb
- to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.); to soothe; to alleviate; to ease
Transitive verb
- to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.); to pacify; to soothe
長閑のどかCommon wordjlpt-n1
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful; serene
- mild (weather); balmy
無事ぶじCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounNa-adjective (keiyodoshi)
- safety; security; peace; quiet
Adverb (fukushi)
- safely; without incident; successfully
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
- good health
- inaction; ennui
安いやすいCommon wordjlpt-n5
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- cheap; inexpensive
- calm; peaceful; quiet
閑散かんさんCommon word
Adverb taking the 'to' particleNa-adjective (keiyodoshi)
Noun
- deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; still; hushed; empty
Noun
- inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; flat; off-season; quiet; dull
Noun
- idle; free; unoccupied
渋いしぶいCommon wordjlpt-n1
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- astringent; bitter; puckery; rough; harsh; tart
- austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); refined; quiet (and simple); sober; sombre; subdued; tasteful (in a quiet way); understated
- sour (look); glum; grim; sullen; sulky
- stingy; tight-fisted
鎮静ちんせい
NounSuru verb
Transitive verb
Intransitive verb
- calming down; settling down; quieting down; quietening down; subsiding; pacification; appeasement
Suru verb
Transitive verb
Intransitive verb
- sedation
閑静かんせい
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
静まるしずまるCommon wordjlpt-n2
Godan verb with 'ru' endingIntransitive verb
- to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down
Intransitive verb
- to calm down; to die down; to subside; to abate; to be suppressed
地味じみCommon wordjlpt-n2
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- plain; simple; subdued; sober
Noun
- reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quiet; unobtrusive
- quite; a (little) bit
静けさしずけさCommon word
Noun- stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
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