1.
silent; solemn; hushed; quiet and orderly
A state of dignified silence or quiet, especially in formal or ceremonial settings. Often used as a command to request silence from an audience or group.
静粛にしてください。
Please be quiet.
A な-adjective composed of 静 (quiet) + 粛 (solemn, reverent). More formal and dignified than 静か — it implies not just quietness but respectful, disciplined silence.
Common collocations
- 静粛にする: to be quiet, to maintain silence
- 静粛を保つ: to maintain silence
- 静粛に包まれる: to be enveloped in silence
- 静粛を求める: to call for silence
Similar words
- 静か: quiet — general, everyday word for quietness
- 沈黙: silence — not speaking, can imply tension or choice
- 厳粛: solemn, grave — emphasizes solemnity and gravity more than quietness
Usage
静粛に！ is the standard phrase for calling an audience or crowd to order, equivalent to 'Silence!' or 'Order in the court!'