taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a dignified, solemn atmosphere or attitude. Used almost exclusively in the fixed adverbial phrase 粛として.
See also: 粛として
The ceremony was conducted solemnly.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a hushed, still silence, often with a reverent or tense quality. Used almost exclusively in the fixed adverbial phrase 粛として.
See also: 粛として
The hall fell completely silent.
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-discipline
purge; political purge
silent; quiet; hushed
solemn; grave; serious · harsh; hard; strict
strict crackdown and elimination of misconduct; strict enforcement of discipline
solemnly; quietly; in a dignified silence
strict enforcement; rigorous implementation
party purge; cleaning up a political party
school purge
withering; blight
silent; quiet; solemn · softly; quietly; solemnly
humble greeting at the beginning of a letter
army purge; military purge
The kanji 粛 originally means 'solemn' or 'quiet'. The reading しゅく is the on'yomi. The word is almost exclusively used in the fixed adverbial phrase 粛として, which is a literary expression.