黙秘(もくひ)

もくひ
noun, suru verb
silence; refusing to answer
1. silence; refusing to answer (legal)
exercising the right to remain silent, especially in legal contexts
容疑者(ようぎしゃ)は黙秘(もくひ)を続(つづ)けている。
The suspect continues to remain silent.
黙秘(もくひ)権(けん)を行使(こうし)します。
I will exercise my right to remain silent.
弁護士(べんごし)に相談(そうだん)するまで黙秘(もくひ)することにした。
I decided to remain silent until I consult with a lawyer.

FORMATION:
黙(もく) (silence) + 秘(ひ) (secret) → keeping silent

VERB FORM:
黙秘(もくひ)する (to remain silent, to refuse to answer)

LEGAL TERM:
黙秘(もくひ)権(けん) (right to remain silent) - A constitutional right in Japan protecting individuals from self-incrimination.

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 黙秘(もくひ)を貫(つらぬ)く (to maintain silence)
  • 黙秘(もくひ)を破(やぶ)る (to break silence)
  • 完全(かんぜん)黙秘(もくひ) (complete silence)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 供述(きょうじゅつ) (statement, testimony)
  • 自白(じはく) (confession)
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Added 2026.1.26 14:21 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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