黙る
Reading: だまる
Meaning: to be silent, to keep quiet
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Example Sentence
急 に 皆 が 黙って しまった
Everyone suddenly fell silent.
Usage Notes
Indicates becoming or remaining silent. Can imply either voluntary silence or being silenced.
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