静か

Etymology
Compound of. The shizu portion is cognate with the shizu in and. This shizu might also be related to.

First attested in the  of 720.

Adjective

 * 1) inaudible, quiet, silent
 * 2) calm, tranquil
 * 3) still, stopped and not moving
 * 4) not busy
 * 1) calm, tranquil
 * 2) still, stopped and not moving
 * 3) not busy

Usage notes
For degree, corresponding to the English, both and  can be used, but  may be more common. Note that shizukesa derives from the related archaic adjective.

Related terms

 * : a calm and quiet mind
 * : quietly, softly, calmly
 * : to sink; to set ; to become depressed
 * : to become still or quiet
 * : to make still or quiet; to appease; to soothe, to relieve; to quell, to put down
 * : a shrine where a is honored and offerings are made