黙れ
damarerough, command
In anime, "shut up" is often 黙れ (damare), a harsh command. うるさい (urusai), "noisy" or "annoying", is also very common. It is also called 静かにして (shizuka ni shite).
Meaning: telling someone to be quiet (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 黙れ | damare | rough, command |
| うるさい | urusai | casual, rude |
| 静かにして | shizuka ni shite | milder |
黙れ (damare) is strong and rude. うるさい (urusai) is said when someone is too loud. A milder choice is 静かにして (shizuka ni shite), "please be quiet".
What mistakes should you avoid?
These phrases are rude in real life, so they fit anime fights and arguments but not polite talk.
Did you know?
- The word うるさい (urusai) literally means "noisy" and can also be said in a playful tone to friends.
Examples in context
- 静かにして。Shizuka ni shite.Please be quiet.
Example conversation
During an argument in a school hallway, two classmates, Goro and Aya, are quarreling.
- Goroおまえには関係ない！Omae ni wa kankei nai!It has nothing to do with you!
- Ayaうるさい！Urusai!Shut up!
- Goro黙れ！Damare!Be quiet!
