Japanese

せいじゃく
Meaning: silence; stillness; tranquility
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

静
寂

Example sentences

The forest in the middle of the night was wrapped in deep silence.
爆発が起こった刹那、辺りは静寂に包まれた。
The moment the explosion occurred, the surroundings were enveloped in silence.
夜の静寂の中、月光が海を照らしている。
In the silence of the night, moonlight is illuminating the sea.
街に夜のとばりが下り、静寂が広がった。
The veil of night fell over the city, and silence spread.
静寂な夜空に、嚠喨たる笛の音が響き渡った。
The clear sound of a flute echoed in the silent night sky.
静寂の中に、鋭い鞆音が響き渡った。
In the silence, a sharp 'tomo-ne' echoed.
夜深くなり、辺りは鴉雀無声の静寂に包まれた。
As the night deepened, the surroundings were enveloped in absolute silence.

Usage Notes

Describes a state of complete silence or extreme quietness, often with a solemn or peaceful nuance.

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