Signification
A location free from noise or disturbance.
Contexte culturel
In Japan, 'silence' is often a sign of respect. In public transport, people avoid talking on phones to maintain a '{静|しず}かな{場所|ばしょ}' for everyone. The concept of 'Seijaku' (profound silence) is a core part of Zen. A '{静|しず}かな{場所|ばしょ}' like a rock garden is designed to help one find internal peace. Due to thin walls in apartments, being in a '{静|しず}かな{場所|ばしょ}' is a common concern for neighbors. There are strict rules about noise after 10 PM. Schools emphasize 'Mokuso' (silent meditation) before classes to create a '{静|しず}かな{場所|ばしょ}' in the mind for learning.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember the 'na'! It's the most common mistake for beginners. Think of it as the glue.
Use 'Tokoro' for variety
If you want to sound more natural in casual speech, swap 'basho' for 'tokoro'.
Signification
A location free from noise or disturbance.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember the 'na'! It's the most common mistake for beginners. Think of it as the glue.
Use 'Tokoro' for variety
If you want to sound more natural in casual speech, swap 'basho' for 'tokoro'.
Don't say 'Shizuka-desu basho'
You cannot use the 'desu' form inside a phrase to modify a noun. Use 'na'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct particle to connect the adjective and noun.
ここは{静|しず}___ {場所|ばしょ}ですね。
'Shizuka' is a na-adjective, so it needs 'na' to modify 'basho'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say '{静|しず}かな{場所|ばしょ}でお{願|ねが}いします'?
You use this to request a quiet room away from noise.
Complete the dialogue.
A: どこで{話|はな}しましょうか？ B: あのカフェは___ですよ。
B is suggesting a good place to talk, so 'quiet place' is the logical choice.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
Option 3 correctly uses the 'na' connector between the adjective and noun.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Examples of Quiet Places
Indoor
- • {図書館|としょかん} (Library)
- • {寝室|しんしつ} (Bedroom)
- • {美術館|びじゅつかん} (Museum)
Outdoor
- • {公園|こうえん} (Park)
- • {森|もり} (Forest)
- • {神社|じんじゃ} (Shrine)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesここは{静|しず}___ {場所|ばしょ}ですね。
'Shizuka' is a na-adjective, so it needs 'na' to modify 'basho'.
When would you say '{静|しず}かな{場所|ばしょ}でお{願|ねが}いします'?
You use this to request a quiet room away from noise.
A: どこで{話|はな}しましょうか？ B: あのカフェは___ですよ。
B is suggesting a good place to talk, so 'quiet place' is the logical choice.
Select the correct sentence:
Option 3 correctly uses the 'na' connector between the adjective and noun.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, '{静|しず}かな{人|ひと}' means a quiet or calm person. It's usually a compliment.
The most common opposite is '{賑|にぎ}やかな{場所|ばしょ}' (lively place) or '{騒|さわ}がしい{場所|ばしょ}' (noisy place).
It is neutral to formal. In very casual speech, 'tokoro' is more common.
No, that is grammatically incorrect because 'shizuka' is not a noun.
Add 'totemo' or 'sugoku' before: '{とても|とても}{静|しず}かな{場所|ばしょ}'.
Expressions liées
{静|しず}かなところ
similarA quiet place (casual)
{穏|おだ}やかな{場所|ばしょ}
similarA peaceful place
{騒|さわ}がしい{場所|ばしょ}
contrastA noisy/hectic place
{静寂|せいじゃく}
specialized formSilence/Stillness
