A1 Expression Neutre

静かです

shizuka desu

It's quiet

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {静か|しずか}です to describe a place or situation that is quiet, calm, or free from noise.

  • Means: A state of being quiet, silent, or peaceful.
  • Used in: Describing libraries, parks, or a calm room.
  • Don't confuse: Do not use for people who are 'shy' (use {恥ずかしがり屋|はずかしがりや}).
Library icon + Shushing face = {静か|しずか}です

Explanation at your level:

Use {静か|しずか}です to say a place is quiet. It is a simple way to describe your environment.
As an A2 learner, you can use this to describe locations like libraries or parks. Remember it is a na-adjective, so use 'na' before nouns.
At this level, you can use it to contrast environments, such as comparing a busy city center to a quiet residential area, using conjunctions like 'ga'.
You can use this to describe the atmosphere of a scene in a narrative, perhaps noting how a place becomes quiet at night, reflecting a shift in mood.
Analyze the nuance of 'shizuka' versus 'seijaku' (profound silence). Use it to discuss the aesthetic value of silence in Japanese architecture or traditional tea ceremonies.
Explore the philosophical implications of 'shizuka' in Zen Buddhism, where silence is not merely the absence of sound but a state of presence and mindfulness.

Signification

To describe a place or situation as free from noise or disturbance.

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Contexte culturel

Silence is often a sign of respect in public transit. Silence is a meditative state. The sound of water is the only noise allowed.

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Na-adjective rule

Always remember to add 'na' before a noun!

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Don't use for people

It sounds like you are calling them a statue.

Signification

To describe a place or situation as free from noise or disturbance.

💡

Na-adjective rule

Always remember to add 'na' before a noun!

⚠️

Don't use for people

It sounds like you are calling them a statue.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank.

この{部屋|へや}は____です。

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 静か

It ends the sentence, so the base form is used.

Choose the correct phrase.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 静かな公園

Na-adjectives need 'na' before nouns.

Complete the dialogue.

A: {ここ|ここ}は{静か|しずか}ですね。 B: ____

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : はい、そうですね

Agreement is the natural response.

Match the situation.

When do you use '静かにしてください'?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : To ask for silence

This is a polite request for quiet.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Questions fréquentes

2 questions

No, use 'urusai' (loud) instead.

It is neutral and polite.

Expressions liées

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静かにする

builds on

To be quiet

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静寂

specialized form

Profound silence

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大人しい

contrast

Quiet/gentle

Où l'utiliser

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Library

A: {ここ|ここ}は{静か|しずか}ですね。

B: {はい|はい}、そうですね。

neutral
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Home

A: {今日|きょう}の{家|いえ}は{静か|しずか}だね。

B: {うん|うん}、{家族|かぞく}が{出|で}かけているからね。

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

She's (shizu) calm (ka) in the quiet room.

Visual Association

Imagine a monk sitting in a perfectly still garden with no wind.

Rhyme

It's quiet, it's calm, like a soothing balm.

Story

Kenji enters a library. He whispers to his friend. 'It is quiet here,' he says. His friend nods. They both enjoy the silence.

Word Web

{静か|しずか}{静寂|せいじゃく}{静か|しずか}に{静か|しずか}な{音|おと}{場所|ばしょ}

Défi

Spend 5 minutes in a room, then describe it as '{静か|しずか}です' to yourself.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tranquilo

Shizuka is strictly for environments/sounds.

French high

Calme

None, usage is nearly identical.

German high

Ruhig

German allows personality usage.

Japanese self

静か

N/A

Arabic high

هادئ (Hadi')

Arabic allows personality usage.

Easily Confused

静かです vs 大人しい

Learners use it for rooms.

Use for people, not places.

静かです vs 静寂

Learners use it in daily conversation.

It is too formal for daily use.

静かです vs 無音

Learners use it for 'quiet'.

It means 'zero sound' (like a mute button).

FAQ (2)

No, use 'urusai' (loud) instead.

It is neutral and polite.

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