What does kanji 默 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 默 is dark.

How is kanji 默 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 默 are だ.まる, もだ.す; the onyomi readings are ボク, モク.

JinmeiyōKanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

默

Meaning

dark

dark, quiet, silent, still

Stroke Order

Variant: 黙 (Shinjitai)

5 reference sentences

彼はしばらく默っていた。

He stayed silent for a while.

その子は先生の前で默ってしまった。

The child fell silent in front of the teacher.

夜の村は默としていた。

The village was quiet at night.

会場は知らせを聞いて默り込んだ。

The hall fell silent after hearing the news.

湖の水は朝の風のない中で默していた。

The lake water was still in the windless morning.

Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see character names and anime titles. 8 related entries

Real-world usage of this kanji in character names and anime titles on Anime.Jepang.org.