Lingaku静か【しずか】
Frequency rank: 2,404. – 2,406.
- quiet; silent
- slow; unhurried
- calm; peaceful
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
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- quiet; silent
- slow; unhurried
- calm; peaceful
This meaning refers to an absence of noise, suggesting a serene or tranquil environment. It can be used to describe places, people, or situations that are free from disturbance.
This meaning indicates a lack of speed or urgency, often associated with a relaxed state. It can describe actions, movements, or processes that do not occur quickly.
He was walking slowly.
This meaning conveys a sense of tranquility and serenity, often relating to emotions or environments. It can describe a person’s demeanor or a setting that promotes a sense of well-being.
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It's said to be a girls' high school characterised by its quiet and traditional feel and a chic, high-class uniform.
4. じゅぎょう授業のおわり終わりちかく近くになると、きょうし教師がひとこと一言もきごう「しずかに静かにしなさいきごう」きごう「すわりなさい座りなさいきごう！きごう」といわない言わないにもかかわらず、しぜん自然とこどもたち子どもたちはじぶん自分のせき席にもどり戻りしずかに静かになる。
As the lesson comes to an end, even if the teacher doesn't say "be quiet" or "sit down," the children naturally return to their seats and quieten down.
Quiet! Everybody stay where they are, there will now be a possessions check.
Fred's agitation has now subsided, and he's sleeping peacefully.
8. はなび花火のひける弾けるおと音がやむ止むと、きゅうに急にあたり辺りがしずかに静かになる。あとに後にのこった残ったかやく火薬のにおい匂いが、なんだかおれ俺をせんちめんたるセンチメンタルなきぶん気分にさせた。
As the popping sound of the fireworks stopped, it suddenly became quiet around me. The smell of gunpowder somehow put me in a sentimental mood.
12. やくにたつ役に立つめんかい面会のもっとも最もたいせつ大切なじょうけん条件は、いし医師とおや親がくつろいで、たにん他人にじゃま邪魔されずにとうじしゃ当事者だけですわる座ることのできるしずか静かなへや部屋だ。
An essential condition for a helpful interview is a quiet room in which doctor and parents can sit comfortably and in private without being interrupted.
She sat still for fear of waking the baby.