N1
しゅくぜん (shukuzen)
粛然
solemn, quiet, hushed, grave
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a profound state of quietness, seriousness, and solemnity, often in response to an awe-inspiring, grave, or sacred situation. It's often used adverbially (粛然と shukuzen to) or as a noun (粛然とした shukuzen to shita).
📝 Example Sentences
彼の厳かなスピーチに、聴衆は粛然となった。
The audience became hushed by his solemn speech.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "粛然"!
そのニュースを聞いた人々は、皆_______として言葉を失った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「言葉を失った」状況から、深刻な事態に対する静かで厳粛な反応を示す「粛然」が適切です。
English: Given that people 'lost their words', 'solemn and hushed' (粛然) is appropriate for a quiet and serious reaction to a grave situation.
English: Given that people 'lost their words', 'solemn and hushed' (粛然) is appropriate for a quiet and serious reaction to a grave situation.
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