沈黙 | Japanese meaning

沈黙【ちんもく】

Frequency rank: 1,918.

Alsoちんもく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

silence; being silent; quiet; hush

This meaning refers to the absence of sound or speech, indicating a state of quietness or stillness. It can also imply a peaceful atmosphere where no talking is taking place.

The classroom was enveloped in silence.

reticence; inaction

This meaning refers to a state of being reserved or not expressing one's thoughts or feelings, often associated with hesitation or lack of action. It can imply a reluctance to engage in conversation or to take decisive steps.

He was silent and did not express his opinion.

Example sentences47 results

Silence gives consent.

Tatoeba

Well then, it becomes a matter of urgent concern to the lurkers of this mailing list whether the guilty party confesses or not.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

沈黙【ちんもく】

Alsoちんもく

Silence (1996 novel by Shūsaku Endō)work of art, literature, music, etc. name

沈黙【ちんもく】

Frequency rank: 1,918.

Alsoちんもく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

silence; being silent; quiet; hush

This meaning refers to the absence of sound or speech, indicating a state of quietness or stillness. It can also imply a peaceful atmosphere where no talking is taking place.

The classroom was enveloped in silence.

reticence; inaction

He was silent and did not express his opinion.

Example sentences47 results

Silence gives consent.

Tatoeba

Well then, it becomes a matter of urgent concern to the lurkers of this mailing list whether the guilty party confesses or not.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

沈黙【ちんもく】

Alsoちんもく

Silence (1996 novel by Shūsaku Endō)work of art, literature, music, etc. name

沈

N2常用

意sink; be submerged; subside; be depressed; aloes

訓しず.む、しず.める

音チン、ジン

名しん

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黙

N1常用

意silence; become silent; stop speaking; leave as is

訓だま.る、もだ.す

音モク、ボク

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沈黙【ちんもく】

Frequency rank: 1,918.

Alsoちんもく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

silence; being silent; quiet; hush

This meaning refers to the absence of sound or speech, indicating a state of quietness or stillness. It can also imply a peaceful atmosphere where no talking is taking place.

The classroom was enveloped in silence.

reticence; inaction

He was silent and did not express his opinion.

Example sentences47 results

Silence gives consent.

Tatoeba

Well then, it becomes a matter of urgent concern to the lurkers of this mailing list whether the guilty party confesses or not.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

沈黙【ちんもく】

Alsoちんもく

Silence (1996 novel by Shūsaku Endō)work of art, literature, music, etc. name

沈黙【ちんもく】

Frequency rank: 1,918.

Alsoちんもく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

silence; being silent; quiet; hush

This meaning refers to the absence of sound or speech, indicating a state of quietness or stillness. It can also imply a peaceful atmosphere where no talking is taking place.