静寂
seijaku
静寂 (seijaku) is the Japanese word for tranquility.
静寂 (seijaku) is most often used to describe a profound, heavy or absolute silence, such as the stillness of a forest or a deserted room. You can use 自然の平穏 to refer to the tranquility of nature, and 静寂な心 to refer to the tranquility of a tranquil mind.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the characters 静 (quiet/still) and 寂 (lonely/quiet/serene).
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'in the tranquility' or 'in the silence,' you add the particle combination の中で (no naka de) to the noun, resulting in 静寂の中で.
How do you pronounce it?
seijaku
Did you know?
- In traditional Japanese gardens, 静寂 is achieved by adding specific sounds, like the rhythmic drip of a water basin, to make the surrounding silence feel deeper.
- The aesthetic of 'wabi-sabi' suggests that true 静寂 is found in weathered and imperfect things instead of those that are new or bright.
- Within Zen Buddhism, 静寂 is viewed as a spiritual tool for reaching enlightenment rather than just a quiet environment.
Examples in context
- 平穏な風景は私たちに穏やかな気持ちを与えてくれます。Tranquil scenery gives us a peaceful feeling.
- 森の中での静寂は自然の美しさと調和しています。The silence in the forest harmonizes with the beauty of nature.
- 静かな湖の景色を見て、心が穏やかになりました。Looking at the quiet lake scenery, my heart became peaceful.
- 彼女の発言により、会議室に静寂が広がった。Her statement brought silence to the meeting room.
- 園内の静けさが私の心を癒してくれました。The calmness of the garden healed my soul.
- この森には静寂が広がっている。Kono mori ni wa seijaku ga hirogatte iru.Tranquility spreads through this forest.
- 夜の静寂がとても心地よいです。Yoru no seijaku ga totemo kokochiyoi desu.The tranquility of the night is very pleasant.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are visiting a quiet mountain temple.
- 健太 Kentaここは素晴らしい静寂ですね。Koko wa subarashii seijaku desu ne.The tranquility here is wonderful, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、心が落ち着きます。Hai, kokoro ga ochitsukimasu.Yes, it makes my mind feel calm.
- 健太 Kenta結衣さんもリラックスできましたか？Yui-san mo rirakkusu dekimashita ka?Were you able to relax too, Yui?
- 結衣 Yuiええ、とても穏やかな気分です。Ee, totemo odayaka na kibun desu.Yes, I feel very peaceful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 静寂, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
