English–Japanese
“silence” in Japanese
How to say “silence” in Japanese
“Silence” in Japanese is 沈黙 (chinmoku).
Expresses a state in which communication becomes quiet because words or sounds are not produced.
Example sentences with 沈黙
二人の間に気まずい沈黙が流れました。futa ri no aida ni ki ma zu i chin moku ga naga re ma shi ta
An awkward silence fell between the two of them.
Tips for using 沈黙
- The phrase "awkward silence" is common in English for a quiet moment that feels difficult because a conversation has unexpectedly stopped.
Other Japanese words for “silence”
質問されても、彼は無言でした。shitsu mon sa re te mo kare wa mu gon de shi ta
Even when asked a question, he remained silent.
夜の森には静寂が広がっています。yoru no mori ni wa sei jaku ga hiro ga tte i ma su
Silence spreads through the forest at night.