JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
黙 — silence
- Reading
- モク・ボク・だま.る・もだ.す
- Meaning
- silence; become silent; stop speaking; leave as is
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
黙 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is モク・ボク・だま.る・もだ.す and it means silence; become silent; stop speaking; leave as is. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
黙 appears in everyday japanese words such as 沈黙 (silence) and 黙る (to be silent).
Japanese words containing 黙
Frequently asked questions
What does 黙 mean in Japanese?
黙 means silence; become silent; stop speaking; leave as is in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 黙 read?
黙 is read モク・ボク・だま.る・もだ.す. Reading it inside real words — 沈黙 and 黙る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 黙 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 黙 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 黙 in a word?
A common word containing 黙 is 沈黙 (ちんもく) — "silence". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 黙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 黙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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