“Silence” in Japanese
Short answer
Silence in Japanese is “静寂” (seijaku). Full meaning: silence, stillness, quietness.
Other ways to say “Silence” in Japanese
沈黙
chinmoku silence, being silent, quiet, hush; reticence, inaction
無音
buin silence; long silence, not making contact for a long time
不言
fugen silence
無言
mugon silence (not speaking), muteness
不語
fugo silence
黙り
danmari silence, keeping silent, taciturnity; giving no notice, giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark
サイレンス
sairensu silence
箝口
kankou keeping silent, silence; restraining (speech), gagging, muzzling
音なし
otonashi silence, stillness, without sound
不言不語
fugenfugo silence
静けさ
shizukesa stillness, silence, quiet, hush, calm, serenity
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