How to Say ‘Quietly; be quiet’ in Japanese
静かに
shizuka ni
[shee-zoo-ka ni]
💬 Usage Tip: [静かに] is an adverb meaning “quietly.” Add [して] to make the request [静かにして].
🇯🇵 In Japan: You may see [静かに] on signs in trains, libraries, hospitals, and temples where calm behavior is expected.
Phrase Breakdown
静か
shizuka
[shee-zoo-ka]
quiet; calm
静か means quiet or शांत/peaceful; here it is the base before に.
このへやは静かです。
This room is quiet.
に
ni
[ni]
-ly; in a ... way
Turns a na-adjective into an adverb, so 静かに means quietly.
静かにあるいてください。
Please walk quietly.
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