黙
silence · become silent · stop speaking · leave as is
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of black and dog. Black dog.
Symbolism
Silence, be silent, wordless. Represents silence.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
village + dog + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 黙
Four-Character Compounds
沈思黙考
ちんしもっこう
being lost in deep thought
熟思黙想
じゅくしもくそう
considering (a matter) carefully and silently; being lost in silent contemplation
沈黙寡言
ちんもくかげん
taciturn; reticent
Anime & Manga
学園黙示録HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD
High School of the Dead
A well-known work with 黙 in its Japanese title.
サイレント・ウィッチ 沈黙の魔女の隠しごと
Secrets of the Silent Witch
A well-known work with 黙 in its Japanese title.
異世界黙示録マイノグーラ ～破滅の文明で始める世界征服～
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin
A well-known work with 黙 in its Japanese title.
中二病でも恋がしたい！戀 再生の･･･邪王真眼黙示録
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -: The Rikka Wars/ Apocalypse of the Wicked Lord Shingan Reborn
A well-known work with 黙 in its Japanese title.
学園黙示録 HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD
Highschool of the Dead
A well-known work with 黙 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
河竹黙阿弥
Name contains 黙
Kawatake Mokuami , born Yoshimura Yoshisaburō was a Japanese dramatist of Kabuki.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 黙 mean in Japanese?
黙 means silence, become silent, stop speaking, leave as is.
How do you read 黙?
On'yomi: モク、ボク (MOKU, BOKU). Kun'yomi: だま.る、もだ.す (damaru, modasu).
How many strokes does 黙 have?
黙 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 黒 (black).
Is 黙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
黙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means silence, become silent, stop speaking, leave as is. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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