しいん
shiin Manga-famousEveryday Casual to Semi-formal
Silence, dead quiet
What does しいん mean?
Describes a sudden or total silence, often after a noise or when everyone is stunned into speechlessness.
The Image: A silence so heavy it has its own sound. Imagine the ringing in your ears when a room goes silent.
When to use it
- An empty house at night
- After a joke fails badly
- A library with no one in it
Translation Warning
Often used in manga as a literal sound effect for a character being ignored or failing to get a reaction.
Avoid using when:
- For peaceful, natural quiet (use 'shizuka')
- When there is background noise
Example Sentences
誰もいない教室はシーンとしている。
The empty classroom is dead silent.
Daily Life冗談を言ったが、場内はシーンとなった。
I told a joke, but the room went completely silent.
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