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.
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).
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'.
He told the secret in a hushed voice.
Verb meaning 'to whisper'. Can be used for romantic or secretive whispering.
She whispered in my ear.
The room was hushed.
An onomatopoeic adjective describing a deep, still silence. Often used for tense or solemn moments.
The venue was enveloped in a hushed atmosphere.
A formal noun meaning 'silence' or 'stillness'. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
A hushed silence reigned over the area.
Noun meaning 'stealthy steps' or 'quiet footsteps'. Used when someone is trying not to be heard.
I approached with hushed footsteps.
Phrase meaning 'to stifle one's voice' or 'to suppress a sound'. Used for holding back laughter or cries.
He stifled his laughter, keeping it hushed.