“Silent” in Japanese
Short answer
Silent in Japanese is “しんと” (shinto). Full meaning: silent (as the grave), deadly silent, deathly quiet.
Other ways to say “Silent” in Japanese
粛々
shukushuku silent, solemn, quiet
静か
shizuka quiet, silent; slow, unhurried; calm, peaceful
静粛
seishuku silent
黙々
mokumoku silent, mute, dumb
森閑
shinkan silent, still, quiet, hushed
粛然
shukuzen silent, quiet, solemn; softly, quietly, solemnly
ジンと
jinto silent (as the grave), deadly silent, deathly quiet
シンと
shinto silent (as the grave), deadly silent, deathly quiet
シンド
shindo silent (as the grave), deadly silent, deathly quiet
じんと
jinto silent (as the grave), deadly silent, deathly quiet
サイレント
sairento silent; silent letter
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