How to Say ‘Quiet’ in Japanese
静かな
しずかな
💬 Usage Tip: When used as an adjective, it's [しずかな] (shi-zu-ka-na).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Useful for describing a peaceful environment, often desired in Japanese settings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
静かしずか
[shizuka]
quiet
A Japanese adjective used to describe something that is quiet or calm.
もっと静かな場所に移動しましょう。
Let's move to a quieter place.
なな
[na]
adjective ending
A grammatical suffix used to indicate that the preceding word is an adjective.
静かな場所で話しましょう。
Let's talk at a quiet place.
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