How to say "Silence" in Japanese

When translating "silence" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between だんまり and 黙秘. In Japanese, だんまり (だんまり (danmari)) is typically associated with "silence, muteness; remaining silent" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to a state of complete silence, often when someone intentionally remains quiet or refuses to speak, or a quiet atmosphere. Can be used as a noun. On the other hand, 黙秘 (もくひ (mokuhi)) maps to "silence, refusal to speak, remaining silent (especially legally)" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Primarily used in a legal context, referring to the right or act of remaining silent during interrogation or questioning.. A literal translation of "silence" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!