Japanese phrase
ご静粛にお願いします。 go sei shuku ni o nega i shi ma su
Meaning
Please remain silent.
When to use it
Makes a polite but firm request for silence. It suits formal announcements when an audience needs to listen or focus.
Example dialogue
まもなく開演します。 ma mo na ku kai en shi ma su
The performance will begin shortly.
皆さま、ご静粛にお願いします。 mina sa ma go sei shuku ni o nega i shi ma su
Everyone, please remain silent.