沈黙 (ちんもく) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000 Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
silence; quiet; hush
The state or act of being silent; absence of speech or sound. Can be used literally or figuratively.
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A heavy silence filled the room.
2
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
reticence; inaction
Deliberate withholding of speech or action; often implies a refusal to comment or engage.