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Kanji dictionary: 黙 (silence)
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黙
Silence
This kanji has
15
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 8
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
Share this kanji:
Meaning:
silence, become silent, stop speaking, leave as is
On reading:
モク、ボク
moku, boku
Kun reading:
だま-る、もだ-す
dama-ru, moda-su
Use examples
暗黙の了解
あんもくのりょうかい
a tacit understanding
黙れ!
だまれ
Shut up!, Hold your tongue!, Silence!, Stop your gab!
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