鉗口韜筆
Reading: けんこうとうひつ
Meaning: to keep silent and refrain from writing; to maintain complete silence
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Example Sentence
We should maintain complete silence about that matter.
Usage Notes
Literary expression used to describe maintaining complete silence about sensitive matters, both in speech and writing.
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