静せい粛しゅく

せ

い

しゅ

く

Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

na-adjective, noun

Formal term for a state of complete silence, often used in official announcements or rules (e.g., in libraries, ceremonies, or public transport).

てん

の

間あいだ

、

会かい

場じょう

は

静せい

粛しゅく

に

包つつ

ま

れ

て

い

た

。

During the ceremony, the hall was enveloped in silence.

静しずか
静か is the common, everyday word for 'quiet'. 静粛 is more formal and implies a stricter, often enforced silence.
粛しゅく々しゅく
粛々 means 'solemnly' or 'quietly and orderly', often describing the manner of proceeding. 静粛 describes the state of silence itself.

Compound of 静 (quiet) and 粛 (solemn, respectful). The combination conveys a formal, dignified silence.