Japanese Word of the Day
静か (しずか)
/SHI-zuh-ka/ • adjective — 3rd of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: quiet / calm
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)
Often used to describe environments, people, or situations that are calm or lacking noise.
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