LingakuFrequency rank: 11,671. – 11,704.
- taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- taciturn
- reticent
- quiet
- silent
- untalkative
This meaning describes a person who is often quiet and does not speak much, sometimes implying a sense of reserved behavior or a preference for silence.
This meaning suggests a reluctance to reveal one's thoughts or feelings, often due to shyness or caution.
He is reticent in sharing his opinions and is always modest.
This meaning refers to someone who naturally does not make a lot of noise or does not talk much in social situations.
This meaning indicates a complete absence of speech or sound, often suggesting a state of silence rather than simply being quiet.
This meaning indicates a general tendency not to engage in conversation, sometimes implying that the person may be less sociable.
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Example sentences
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Jason was a taciturn individual, so it was always a real surprise when he said anything.
He is reticent and he never speaks unless spoken to.