1.
quietly; silently; softly
In a way that makes little or no noise. Used as a command to tell someone to be quiet, or to describe actions done without making sound.
静かにしてください。
Please be quiet.
赤ちゃんが寝ているから、静かに歩いて。
The baby is sleeping, so walk quietly.
ドアを静かに閉めた。
I closed the door quietly.
2.
calmly; peacefully; gently
In a calm, undisturbed manner. Describes doing something without haste, excitement, or agitation.
彼は静かに微笑んだ。
He smiled quietly.
静かに暮らしたい。
I want to live peacefully.
雪が静かに降り積もっていた。
The snow was quietly piling up.
GRAMMAR:
Adverbial form of the na-adjective 静か. Functions as an adverb modifying verbs. Also used as a command: 静かに！(Be quiet!)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 静かにする (to be quiet; to keep quiet)
- 静かに暮らす (to live peacefully)
- 静かに話す (to speak softly)
- 静かに待つ (to wait quietly)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- おとなしく: obediently, meekly — implies compliance
- そっと: softly, stealthily — emphasizes gentleness or secrecy
- ひっそり: in seclusion, inconspicuously — emphasizes being unnoticed