Translation guide
Describes a quiet, subdued manner of speaking or an atmosphere of silence, often to avoid being overheard or to show respect.
Speaking in a very quiet voice, often to avoid being overheard or to not disturb others.
An onomatopoeic adverb describing whispering or speaking in a low, secretive voice. Often used with 話す or 声.
Describing a place or situation that is very quiet, often with a sense of stillness or reverence.
An adjective meaning 'completely silent' or 'hushed'. Often used for rooms or crowds that have fallen silent.
部屋は静まり返っていた。
The room was hushed.
An onomatopoeic adjective describing a deep, still silence. Often used for tense or solemn moments.
Describing sounds that are intentionally kept low or muffled, like footsteps or laughter.
English often uses 'hushed' as an adjective before nouns (e.g., 'hushed tones'). In Japanese, it's more natural to use adverbs or descriptive phrases rather than a single adjective. For example, 'in a hushed voice' is 小声で or ひそひそと, not a direct adjective modifying 'voice'.
彼らはひそひそ話していた。
They were talking in hushed voices.
A noun meaning 'low voice' or 'whisper'. Commonly used in phrases like 小声で話す (speak in a low voice).
小声で話してください。
Please speak in a hushed voice.
A set phrase meaning 'to lower one's voice' or 'to speak in a hushed tone'. Literally 'to quiet one's voice'.
彼は声をひそめて秘密を教えた。
He told the secret in a hushed voice.
Verb meaning 'to whisper'. Can be used for romantic or secretive whispering.
彼女は耳元でささやいた。
She whispered in my ear.
会場はしんとした雰囲気に包まれた。
The venue was enveloped in a hushed atmosphere.
A formal noun meaning 'silence' or 'stillness'. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
静寂が辺りを支配した。
A hushed silence reigned over the area.
Noun meaning 'stealthy steps' or 'quiet footsteps'. Used when someone is trying not to be heard.
忍び足で近づいた。
I approached with hushed footsteps.
Phrase meaning 'to stifle one's voice' or 'to suppress a sound'. Used for holding back laughter or cries.
彼は笑い声を殺した。
He stifled his laughter, keeping it hushed.