粛々(しゅくしゅく)

しゅくしゅく
adverb, na-adjective (taru)
quietly and solemnly; steadily
1. quietly and solemnly; with gravity
In a solemn, dignified manner. Describes proceeding calmly and seriously without fanfare.
式典(しきてん)は粛々(しゅくしゅく)と行(おこな)われた。
The ceremony was conducted solemnly.
葬儀(そうぎ)は粛々(しゅくしゅく)と執(と)り行(おこな)われた。
The funeral was conducted with quiet solemnity.
参列者(さんれつしゃ)は粛々(しゅくしゅく)とした雰囲気(ふんいき)の中(なか)で黙祷(もくとう)を捧(ささ)げた。
The attendees offered a moment of silence in a solemn atmosphere.
2. steadily; methodically; as planned
Proceeding in an orderly, systematic manner without being swayed by external factors.
計画(けいかく)を粛々(しゅくしゅく)と進(すす)める。
We steadily proceed with the plan.
法律(ほうりつ)に基(もと)づき粛々(しゅくしゅく)と対応(たいおう)する。
We will respond methodically in accordance with the law.
批判(ひはん)を気(き)にせず、粛々(しゅくしゅく)と仕事(しごと)を続(つづ)けた。
Without worrying about criticism, I steadily continued my work.

粛々(しゅくしゅく) is an ABAB-pattern adverb with a formal, literary tone.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 粛々(しゅくしゅく)と進(すす)める: to proceed steadily
  • 粛々(しゅくしゅく)と行(おこな)う: to carry out solemnly
  • 粛々(しゅくしゅく)と対応(たいおう)する: to respond methodically

USAGE CONTEXT:

Often used in:

  • Official/government statements
  • Business contexts
  • Legal proceedings
  • Formal ceremonies

NUANCE:
Implies proceeding without being influenced by criticism or pressure.

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Added 2026.1.17 6:25 · Revised 2026.3.11 18:53
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