How to Say ‘A quiet table’ in Japanese
静かな席
shizuka na seki
[shee-zoo-kah na seh-kee]
💬 Usage Tip: [静かな] changes shape before a noun, so you say [静かな席] but [席は静かです]. This same pattern shows up in many common words like [便利な場所] and [場所は便利です].
Phrase Breakdown
静かな
shizuka na
quiet
An adjective describing a calm, quiet place. It directly modifies the noun that follows.
静かな場所
a quiet place
Words in this phrase
静か
shizuka
[shee-zoo-kah]
quiet; calm
Describes a peaceful atmosphere, useful when stating seating preferences.
静かな席をお願いしたいです。
I would like to ask for a quiet seat.
な
na
[na]
-na adjective linker
Connects the adjective 静か to the noun 席.
静かな席が空いていますか。
Is a quiet seat available?
席
seki
[seh-kee]
seat; table
A place to sit in a restaurant; often used when requesting a seating type.
静かな席をお願いします。
A quiet seat, please.
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