How to Say ‘Be quiet.’ in Japanese
静かにして。
shizuka ni shi te
[shee-zoo-ka ni shi te]
💬 Usage Tip: [静かにして。] literally means “do it quietly.” It can sound firm, so tone is important.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Adults may say this to children, and teachers may say it in class. Among adults, it can sound strong if not softened.
Phrase Breakdown
静かに
shizuka ni
quietly; silently
An adverb meaning to be quiet or do something in a quiet way.
静かに話して。
Speak quietly.
Words in this phrase
静か
shizuka
[shee-zoo-ka]
quiet; calm
静か means quiet; here it is used in the phrase be quiet.
図書館では静かにしてください。
Please be quiet in the library.
に
ni
[ni]
-ly; in a ... way
Makes 静か into the adverb quietly.
静かに話してください。
Please speak quietly.
して
shi te
do; make (do)
The te-form of する, used here to tell someone to be quiet: 'be quiet' / 'do quietly.'
静かにして。
Be quiet.
Words in this phrase
し
shi
[shi]
do
From する, used here in the expression 静かにして, meaning be quiet.
もうすこししずかにして。
Be a little quieter.
て
te
[te]
and; do it
Te-form ending that helps make the request expression して.
ちゃんとして。
Behave properly.
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