How to say silent in Japanese

しんとshintoシンとSHINto Inflection

~する noun / adverb:

  • silent (as the grave); deadly silent - onomatopoeia

Example Sentences

黙秘権mokuhikenwo行使koushiしたいshitaito思いますomoimasu
I wish to exercise my right to remain silent.
黙ってdamatteさえsaeいればirebaいいiiのですnodesuyo
You have only to keep silent.
黙っているdamatteirunoga一番ichibanよいyoito思ったomotta
I thought it best to remain silent.
黙っているdamatteiruto事実上のjijitsujouno承認shounintoみなされますminasaremasu
Being silent is regarded in effect as approval.
黙っていたdamatteitahouga利口rikoudatokareha考えたkangaeta
He judged it wiser to remain silent.

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