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寂として (せきとして) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
adverb
silently ; hushed ; in a still manner
Literary adverb describing a profoundly quiet, still atmosphere. Often used in written descriptions of scenes or moments of silence. Related to the classical Chinese-derived reading せき (寂).
See also: 寂 (じゃく)
Kanji 寂 loneliness, quietly, mellow Similar words 静しず かに Common, everyday adverb for 'quietly'. 寂として is much more literary and emphasizes a profound, almost solemn stillness.
ひっそり Describes a quiet, deserted, or secretive atmosphere. 寂として focuses more on the absence of sound and a still, solemn mood.
Etymology Derived from the classical Chinese-derived reading せき (寂, 'still, quiet') combined with the quotative particle と and the verb する, forming an adverbial phrase meaning 'in a still manner'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of stillness.
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The hall fell completely silent.
