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“To fall silent” in Japanese

Short answer
鳴りを静める nariwoshizumeru nariwoshizumeru

To fall silent in Japanese is “鳴りを静める” (nariwoshizumeru). Full meaning: to quieten down, to fall silent; to cease activities, to become inactive, to lie low, to keep a low profile.

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