Japanese Word of the Day — 3rd of Mar, 2026
静か (しずか)
/SHI-zuh-ka/ • adjective
quiet / calm
静か (しずか)
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Examples
この場所は静かです。
This place is quiet.
彼女は静かな人です。
She is a quiet person.
静かな夜が好きです。
I like quiet nights.
Synonyms
穏やか (おだやか)
寂しい (さみしい)
Usage
Often used to describe environments, people, or situations that are calm or lacking noise.