(もくもく)

もくもく
adverb, taru-adjective
silently; quietly; diligently
descriptive
1. silently; quietly and steadily; diligently without complaint
Working or doing something in silence, with steady focus and without complaining or chatting. Implies dedication and perseverance.
黙々(もくもく)(はたら)いた
He worked away silently.
She kept eating in silence.
The craftsmen worked away silently and finished all the orders by evening.

A taru-adjective/adverb from the repeated kanji (もく) (silence). Almost always used in the adverbial form 黙々(もくもく).

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Usage

Carries a positive connotation of diligence and quiet determination. Describes someone who gets things done without fuss or complaint. The particle is required when using it adverbially. Often used to praise someone's work ethic or describe an admirable quality.