静寂
せいじゃく · seijaku
Silence, stillness, quietness
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How it’s used
Literary or written register; describes deep, solemn quiet in nature, temples, or dramatic moments, stronger than everyday 静けさ.
静けさ is the everyday word for quiet; 静寂 is more literary and suggests a profound, weighty stillness.
Example sentences
森の静寂が心を落ち着かせた。
The stillness of the forest calmed my heart.
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嵐の前の静寂が不気味だった。
The silence before the storm was eerie.
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What does 静寂 mean?
Silence, stillness, quietness.
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せいじゃく (seijaku). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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