noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
silent communal bathing; bathing without talking
A term that gained currency during the COVID-19 pandemic, referring to the practice of bathing together (e.g., in public baths or hot springs) while refraining from conversation to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Often used in public health announcements and signage.
温泉施設では黙浴をお願いしています。
We ask that you bathe silently at the hot spring facility.
黙浴
You can reduce the risk of infection by bathing without talking.