疎そ音いん

noun

prolonged silence

Refers to a long period without communication, especially when someone has not been in touch. Often used in the phrase 疎音を打つ (to break a long silence by contacting someone).

• 彼かれからは長ながい間あいだ疎そ音いんがあって、心しん配ぱいしている。

  I haven't heard from him for a long time, and I'm worried.

• 久ひさしぶりに友ゆう人じんに疎そ音いんを打うった。

  I broke a long silence and contacted my friend after a long time.