“Solemn” in Japanese
Short answer
Solemn in Japanese is “荘重” (souchou). Full meaning: solemn, grave, impressive.
Other ways to say “Solemn” in Japanese
厳か
ogosoka solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.), austere, grave, majestic, dignified, stately, impressive
荘厳
sougon solemn, sublime, grand, magnificent, impressive; decorating (a Buddhist statue or temple), adorning
森厳
shingen solemn
粛々
shukushuku silent, solemn, quiet
神々しい
kougoushii divine, sublime, solemn
粛
shuku solemn, respectful, reverent; silent, quiet
しんげん
shingen solemn
厳粛
genshuku grave, solemn, serious; harsh (e.g. truth), hard, strict
しめやか
shimeyaka quiet and subdued in appearance, solemn, sad and depressed in manner, soft, gentle
厳然
genzen grave, solemn, stern, authoritative, hard (e.g. fact)
儼乎
genko grave, solemn, stern
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